Cathy Smith
Perth,Australia
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper with 9+ years of experience across construction, mining, community services, and hospitality industries. Skilled in full-cycle bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, and compliance reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting systems including Cheops, MYOB, and Xero.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Topitza
03.2025 - Current
- Collect and process timesheets, prepare payroll and superannuation.
- Process Single Touch Payroll (STP) submissions to the ATO.
- Record bank transactions and complete bank reconciliations.
- Manage accounts payable, including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations and timely payments.
- Generate monthly financial reports.
- Assist external accountants with year-end closing.
- Support management with account queries and financial clarifications.
Bookkeeper
SPEC2
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed Accounts Payable and receivable.
- Processed Payroll end-to-end and superannuation.
- Prepared and lodged GST and Business Activity Statements.
Bookkeeper
South Perth Senior Citizens Centre
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Recorded and managed all accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepared and posted journal entries.
- Recorded all banking transactions (cash, EFTPOS, credit card, loans).
- Managed bank reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
- Prepared and lodged BAS.
- Supported management with ad-hoc administrative tasks and reports.
Accounts officer
Arcus Homes
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Verified invoices and resolved account-related queries.
- Processed bank transactions and performed reconciliations.
Accounts Assistant - "Part time"
Catalpa Group
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Raised purchase orders and prepared sales invoices.
- Matched purchase orders to supplier invoices for accuracy.
- Recorded daily financial transactions and completed posting processes.
- Followed up on invoice approvals and ensured timely payments.
- Managed credit control and chased overdue accounts.
- Updated and monitored weekly cash flow reports.
- Reconciled and balanced general ledger accounts.
- Performed bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Processed payroll and maintained employee records.
- Handled accounts payable invoices and supplier payments.
Accounts Administration
Tuss Concrete
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Received, recorded, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
- Matched order forms with invoices and recorded the necessary information.
- Prepared purchase orders and expense reports.
- Monitored status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
- Reconciled and balanced accounts.
- Maintained company books including Account payable, Account receivable, bank statements and other reports.
Education
Certificate IV - Accounting
Central Institute of Technology
Perth, Western Australia01.2015
Certificate III - Accounts Administration
Central Institute of Technology
Perth, Western Australia01.2014
Skills
Personal attributes and experiences
Good eye for details and accuracy
Recognizing own strengths & limitations
Having enthusiasm for ongoing learning
Teamwork
Willingness to learn new skills
Maintaining a positive working relationship within a busy working environment and supporting other team members
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
Having a friendly and reliable nature
Computer Skills:
Expert in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with Cheops, MYOB and Xero
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Topitza
03.2025 - Current
Bookkeeper
SPEC2
01.2024 - 03.2025
Bookkeeper
South Perth Senior Citizens Centre
09.2021 - 03.2023
Accounts officer
Arcus Homes
01.2021 - 10.2021
Accounts Assistant - "Part time"
Catalpa Group
12.2018 - 12.2020
Accounts Administration
Tuss Concrete
09.2013 - 09.2015
Certificate III - Accounts Administration
Central Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - Accounting
Central Institute of Technology
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