Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Key Strengths And Attributes
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Natalie Freund

Mount Barker,SA

Summary

To further broaden and extend my skills in the areas of bookkeeping and administration in a professional employment environment. Detail-oriented Bookkeeper well versed in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in corporate bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive bookkeeping and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper

Finpact Group
01.2019 - Current

Finpact Group manages every aspect of business requirements whilst establishing a one-to-one relationship with each of it's clients whilst offering tailored advice. Finpact Group has developed traditional auditing and accounting practices into innovative client focused services ensuring clients get the best results.

  • Complete payroll requirements for multiple clients using Tanda and Deputy integrations.
  • Payroll Tax
  • Workcover
  • Gaming Tax
  • Accounts payable - using Dext integration
  • Accounts receivable
  • Superannuation reconciliations and payments
  • EOY payment summaries
  • BAS / IAS
  • Debtor management
  • Input financial data and produce reports using Xero
  • ATO portal usage
  • ASIC - Corporate Affairs - client annual reviews

Bookkeeper

PLC Fencing Pty Ltd
04.2018 - Current

PLC Fencing is a specialist fence design and construction business with over a decade of experience throughout Australia

PLC Fencing has an arsenal of technical and custom designed equipment as well as a highly equipped workshop that enables them to deliver on almost any fencing requirements

PLC Fencing has a strong track record of delivering results to all sizes of private, commercial and government organisations.

  • Complete payroll requirements using Deputy integration
  • Payroll Tax
  • Workcover
  • Accounts payable - using Dext integration
  • Accounts receivable
  • EOY payment summaries
  • Project invoicing and tracking of retentions
  • Superannuation reconciliations and payments
  • Monthly Instalment Activity Statements and quarterly Business Activity Statements preparation and lodgement.
  • Debtor management
  • Input financial data and produce reports using Xero
  • Provide bank with financial data for borrowing requirements
  • General administration and HR assistance

Finance Officer

Karrawatta Viticulture
09.2013 - 04.2018

Karrawatta Viticulture is a highly experienced professional vineyard management and vineyard contracting business

Karrawatta Viticulture builds, redevelops, manages and operates premium vineyards throughout South Australia. Karrawatta also assists with providing audit reviews, financial analysis and expert advice on all matters related to vineyards and wine production.

  • Preparation and processing of payroll, superannuation payroll tax and WorkCover
  • EOY payment summaries
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable
  • Debtor management
  • Database maintenance and reporting including maintenance of general ledger
  • Processing of daily banking and reconciliations together with credit card, PayPal and petty cash reconciliations
  • Preparation of financial reports as required
  • Management of government statutory returns
  • Preparation of quarterly Business Activity Statements and monthly Income Activity Statements
  • Recording client expenses for disbursement and invoice where appropriate
  • Invoicing of client grape sales / assisting with annual grape purchase agreements
  • Client reporting i.e. estimate vs actual budgets
  • Liaise with external accountant to complete EOFY accounts and processes
  • Coordinating internal and external staff training as required ensuring staff hold relevant certifications as necessary
  • Prepare staff meeting agenda’s
  • Arrange staff training, inductions and necessary tickets
  • Preparation of correspondence as appropriate upon salary increases, casual to FT employment etc.
  • Assist staff with computer / phone / technology issues as they arise
  • General administrative responsibilities

Bookkeeper

Edwards Marshall
04.2011 - 09.2013

Edwards Marshall value their people and clients to create a truly unique, committed and respected firm. They are great at what they do and a valued contributor to the community. Through committing to this great equation, Edwards Marshall has become one of the largest, most respected and professional accounting and financial services firms in South Australia.

  • Preparation of quarterly Business Activity Statements and monthly Income Activity Statements
  • Fulltime bookkeeper for multiple businesses including Yalata Aboriginal Community, Robinson Mason Lawyers and Solicitors, Working Title Press, Cafes, Hotels and Restaurants
  • Preparation and processing of payroll, superannuation payroll tax (RevNet) and WorkCover
  • Setup of chart of accounts for clients and provide training on using MYOB and QuickBooks
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Debtor management
  • Trust account management (Robinson Mason Lawyers and Solicitors)
  • Proficient in use of MYOB, Quickbooks and Xero software packages
  • Mobile bookkeeping to selected clients as required

Bookkeeper

Evolution Group (COLLINSON GRAY SCHULTZ)
09.2009 - 09.2011

As well as being a partner of Collinson Gray Schultz, Mark Gray (Director) separately operated 4 Hotels in Darwin, NT and 1 in Port Douglas, QLD (Evolution Group). Head Office accounts department for Evolution Group was managed from Collinson Gray Schultz Chartered Accountants Office.

  • Date Entry
  • Proficient in use of MYOB
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Daily income recording inc manual journal entries
  • General ledger reconciliations
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Weekly gaming income reports
  • Weekly accommodation reports
  • Weekly creditor reports
  • Debtor management
  • Monthly financial data collection for Accountant
  • ASIC - Corporate Affairs client annual reviews

Receptionist / Administration

Collinson Gray Schultz - Chartered Accountants
08.2008 - 09.2009

Collinson Gray Schultz provide advice to clients, both businesses and individuals, with their traditional auditing and accounting practices. They have developed innovative and client focused services offering flexibility and adaptability to ensure the best results for clients.

  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.

Education

Trust Accounting 1

The Law Society of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
2011

CAS (Corporate Affairs Systems)

BGL Corporate Compliance Training Software
Adelaide, SA
2010

Certificate III in Financial Studies

TAFE SA - Mt Barker Campus
Mount Barker, SA
2010

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Administration/Reception
  • Financial Recordkeeping
  • Bookkeeping Software
  • Statutory Reporting
  • Invoice Processing
  • Vendor Management
  • Quickbooks
  • MYOB
  • Xero
  • Tanda
  • Deputy
  • Dext
  • Payroll Administration
  • Data Inputting
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Customer Relations
  • Exceptional Organization
  • Accounts Payable
  • Superior Attention to Detail
  • Accounts Receivable

Accomplishments

  • 2021 - Justice Of The Peace for South Australia
  • September 2009 – promoted from position of Receptionist to Bookkeeper in recognition of high level of ability and willingness to learn in reception role
  • Nominated in the top 5 of employees of Edwards Marshall by peers and clients for outstanding client service

Key Strengths And Attributes

  • Can work as part of a team and autonomously
  • Willingness to learn and ability to understand new concepts rapidly
  • Self-motivated
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Show initiative and persistence
  • Reliable
  • Open to change
  • Relate well to colleagues
  • Proactive
  • Strong multi-tasking skills
  • Show strong attention to detail
  • Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to staff and clients

Hobbies and Interests

  • Animal Welfare
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Cooking and Dining Out
  • Fishing
  • Travel
  • Family

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Finpact Group
01.2019 - Current

Bookkeeper

PLC Fencing Pty Ltd
04.2018 - Current

Finance Officer

Karrawatta Viticulture
09.2013 - 04.2018

Bookkeeper

Edwards Marshall
04.2011 - 09.2013

Bookkeeper

Evolution Group (COLLINSON GRAY SCHULTZ)
09.2009 - 09.2011

Receptionist / Administration

Collinson Gray Schultz - Chartered Accountants
08.2008 - 09.2009

Trust Accounting 1

The Law Society of South Australia

CAS (Corporate Affairs Systems)

BGL Corporate Compliance Training Software

Certificate III in Financial Studies

TAFE SA - Mt Barker Campus
Natalie Freund