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Denise Costanzo
Hallston,VIC
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Summary
Professional bookkeeping expert with keen eye for detail and results-oriented approach. Proven track record in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. Reliable team player known for adapting to changing needs and consistently achieving goals.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Automation Integrated Solutions
Contract Bookkeeper
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Contract Bookkeeper. End to end bookkeeping. 1 day per quarter – remote position.
Mosaic Marketing & Communication
Contract Bookkeeper
11.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Contract Bookkeeper for a husband and wife team. End to end bookkeeping. 1 day per quarter – remote position.
Intex Pty Ltd
Contract Bookkeeper
08.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Using MYOB & from 2024, Xero Responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable and payable, payroll, paying contractors in accordance with the construction industry guidelines, producing RCT invoices. Maintaining monthly superannuation records and long service leave records in accordance with the construction industry. Also required to maintain data files on two other entities, both for investment properties. Prepare and submit quarterly BAS for 3 entities and produce monthly reports. Flexible with days. Can be remote position.
- Contract commercial painting company.
- 1 day per month
EG Fuelco (Australia) Limited
Console Operator
11.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Customer Service and general duties I have learnt every aspect of Envoy including the Balancing, Compliance & Daily Tasks. I often conduct stock takes and assist the Manager in every aspect of her role. I open the petrol station when the Manager takes time off and every Friday. I enjoy the customer service side of the job and the fact there is never a dull moment.
- Part time contract 24.75hrs
Communication Deli - ElsternwickElsternwick
Contract Bookkeeper
07.2010 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Using MYOB (ex Director, Mendelson Communication) Responsible for keeping accounts for trust run company. Prepare and submit quarterly BAS and annual reconciliations, preparation of data file for accountant. Liaison with external accountant. Flexible with days. Resigned due to length of time to get to Elsternwick.
- 1 day per quarter
Mendelson Communication – ElsternwickElsternwick
Contract Bookkeeper
08.2007 - 06.2024
Job overview
- 1 day per quarter performing bookkeeping duties, payroll and admin using MYOB. Prepare and submit IAS and Quarterly BAS as well as quarterly reporting. Flexible with days. Resigned due to length of time to get to Elsternwick
- Public Relations & Communications
Top Class AccountsSpringvale
07.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Completing all aspects of bookkeeping. From responding to emails, paying accounts, receiving money, payroll, controlling cash flow, completing IAS and BAS.
- Working for Pirtek Fluid Systems using Syteline
- 2-3 days per week
Hydro Environmental
01.2013 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Responsible for quarterly accounts 1 day per quarter.
Hawthorn Early Years continuing service
11.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- 40 Hours per month The centre trebled in size from 50 place centre to 150 place centre. Payroll increased by double to 39 staff. Now run by Board Of Management. Liaising with Treasurer and Centre Manager.
- (Glenferrie Early Childhood Centre amalgamated with a Kindergarten) NFP
Area3 Consulting – CBDCBD
Contract Bookkeeper
05.2009 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Using MYOB Responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping for Area3 Consulting including accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, monthly payroll for 7 staff, annual reconciliations and monthly reporting, prepare and submit IAS & Quarterly BAS. Set up of new company in October 11, TEC3 Pty Ltd. Set up of new company March 12, Axis3. Also responsible for Quarterly BAS preparation and submission for 2 new companies. Reporting to two directors and liaising with external accountants.
- 1 day per fortnight
Hydro Environmental – HawthornHawthorn
Contract Bookkeeper
07.2006 - 12.2012
Job overview
- 2 days a month performing bookkeeping duties and payroll for 6-12 staff using MYOB. Reporting to the Director. Prepare and submit IAS & Quarterly BAS as well as SRO Payroll Tax.
Moco MediaFitzroy
Contract Bookkeeper
06.2011 - 11.2012
Job overview
- Using MYOB Responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping for Moco Media including accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, payroll for 5 staff, annual reconciliations and monthly reporting. Reporting to the director and liaising with external accountants including R&D Accountant. Prepare and submit IAS and Quarterly BAS.
- 1 day a month
Glenferrie Early Childhood CentreHawthorn
Contract Bookkeeper
11.2010 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Using MYOB Responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping for a not for profit Childcare Centre. Liaising with 2 Directors and the Treasurer on a regular basis. Fortnightly payroll for 20 staff, assisting staff with payroll queries, payment of monthly superannuation, preparation & submit monthly BAS, monthly general journal entries in order to amortise a number of accruals over the year. Assisting with parent payments and invoicing. Monthly reporting to parent run committee. Annual reconciliations for payroll, BAS etc, assist with preparation of annual budget and administer various government subsidies funding for the centre. Preparation of data file for auditors.
- 20 hours per month
Sports Rulz
MYOB Bookkeeper / Business Administrator / Party coordinator
10.2006 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Party coordinator for own business running mobile active birthday parties for kids being footy, soccer & cricket. Set up tent and cooked a sausage sizzle with fresh fruit & Gatorade for the kids. Performed parties in various parks and people’s backyards if they had room.
- Primarily Weekend Work
Mendelson Communication – South YarraSouth Yarra
Permanent Part-time Office Manager/MYOB
04.2006 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Varied role including bookkeeping & payroll using MYOB, office management, consultant support and administration duties approximately 26 hours per week.
- Public Relations & Communications
Self Employed
Administrator Contractor Using MYOB
07.2005 - 04.2006
Job overview
- Primary client – Your Freight Staff Pty Ltd, Tullamarine. (approx 25 hours per week) Other clients included Flight Recovery & Sparq Training.
MLQ Pty Ltd (Leadership Development)
Operations Director
01.2005 - 04.2005
Job overview
- Full time 3 mth contract
Signarama KewKew
Sales Office Supervisor
11.2003 - 12.2004
Job overview
- Part-time 25hrs per wk over 5 days
SANE Australia – national charity (NFP)
Office Manager/Fundraising Coordinator
07.1998 - 01.2003
Job overview
- National not for profit organization. Commenced as Administration Coordinator / Bookkeeper and, as SANE grew, became Office Manager / Bookkeeper /Fundraising Coordinator. Duties included using MYOB for accounts, payroll and inventory and ensuring smooth operation of the office; Coordinating fundraising events initiated by people outside the organisation, maintaining donor database, administration and mailouts to donors
- 3 days per week) MAC OS
Le Reve Party Plan
01.1998 - 01.2000
Job overview
- Part time
Chomps On Church Take AwayRichmond
Proprietor/Hands on Manager
06.1992 - 03.1996
Job overview
- Sandwich Bar/Take Away Food/ Catering Business. Involved daily balancing, preparing manual accounts for end of financial year.
- Richmond
Education
Diploma from Accounting
01-2012
University Overview
completed 50% of course
Box Hill TAFE
Cert IV from Accounting
01-2011
Box Hill TAFE
Cert IV from Bookkeeping
01-2011
Box Hill TAFE
Cert IV from IT
01-2011
Swinburne University of Technology - PrahranPrahran
from Food Hygiene for Food Handlers
01-1992
Institute of Personnel Consultants
IPC Certificate Course
01-1988
University Overview
Passed with a Credit
Holmes Commercial Colleges - MelbourneMelbourne
from Senior Secretarial Studies
01-1982
Wonthaggi High School
from Higher School Certificate
01-1981
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail & anomalies
- Competent on computers and learning new systems
- Bank reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Invoice processing
- Payroll processing
- Month-end closing procedures
- Xero proficiency
- Year-end closing procedures
- A/P and A/R
Affiliations
- June 2010 – present Member– Australian Bookkeepers Association
- June 2010 – present Registered BAS Agent
Certification
- Jan 2010 St John Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate
- Jan 2007 St John Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate
- 1998-Present MYOB Seminars
- 2010 MYOB BAS Course
Interests
Camping, Travel, Music, Cooking, Dining Out
Timeline
Contract Bookkeeper
Automation Integrated Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Contract Bookkeeper
Mosaic Marketing & Communication
11.2021 - Current
Console Operator
EG Fuelco (Australia) Limited
11.2016 - Current
Top Class Accounts
07.2015 - 08.2016
Hydro Environmental
01.2013 - 06.2016
Hawthorn Early Years continuing service
11.2012 - 06.2014
Contract Bookkeeper
Moco Media
06.2011 - 11.2012
Contract Bookkeeper
Glenferrie Early Childhood Centre
11.2010 - 10.2012
Contract Bookkeeper
Communication Deli - Elsternwick
07.2010 - 06.2024
Contract Bookkeeper
Area3 Consulting – CBD
05.2009 - 01.2013
Contract Bookkeeper
Intex Pty Ltd
08.2007 - Current
Contract Bookkeeper
Mendelson Communication – Elsternwick
08.2007 - 06.2024
MYOB Bookkeeper / Business Administrator / Party coordinator
Sports Rulz
10.2006 - 12.2010
Contract Bookkeeper
Hydro Environmental – Hawthorn
07.2006 - 12.2012
Permanent Part-time Office Manager/MYOB
Mendelson Communication – South Yarra
04.2006 - 08.2007
Administrator Contractor Using MYOB
Self Employed
07.2005 - 04.2006
Operations Director
MLQ Pty Ltd (Leadership Development)
01.2005 - 04.2005
Sales Office Supervisor
Signarama Kew
11.2003 - 12.2004
Office Manager/Fundraising Coordinator
SANE Australia – national charity (NFP)
07.1998 - 01.2003
Le Reve Party Plan
01.1998 - 01.2000
Proprietor/Hands on Manager
Chomps On Church Take Away
06.1992 - 03.1996
Box Hill TAFE
Cert IV from Accounting
Box Hill TAFE
Cert IV from Bookkeeping
Box Hill TAFE
Cert IV from IT
Swinburne University of Technology - Prahran
from Food Hygiene for Food Handlers
Institute of Personnel Consultants
IPC Certificate Course
Holmes Commercial Colleges - Melbourne
from Senior Secretarial Studies
Wonthaggi High School
from Higher School Certificate
Diploma from Accounting
Computer Experience
- PC & Mac experience
- MYOB
- Database Management
- Microsoft Office
- Typing Speed - Last Tested February 1998 80wpm (98% accuracy)