I have worked in the finance/accounting industry for 23 years and loved every minute of it and still do. After being with the same employer and learning everything I know from them it is time for a new challenge and different environment.
Helping clients and businesses work towards their financial goals there is nothing more satisfying.
I am a genuine, hard working individual who will always ask WHY to make sure I am being as efficient as I can be and to strive to be the best I can be for my clients. I have excellent communication skills and enjoy listening to people's stories to help them overcome whatever it is. I try to bring 100% attention to detail and accuracy at all times. I have the ability to work independently or in a team. Learning new skills is extremely important to me. I am punctual, reliable, flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with great time management and multitasking skills
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Accountant/Manager
R J Sanderson & Associates Pty Ltd
2000.05 - Current
Prepared Tax Returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts
Participated in Business Structures and advice for clients
End to End Bookkeeping for a variety of industries and sizes
Processed Payroll ranging from 1 to 50 employees
Prepare Business Activity Statements
Process Superannuation obligations
Prepare Financial Reports for clients
Prepared HP Schedules with Accountkit
Prepared Workspaper for tax compliance
Provided education on investing in property
Manager of Frankston Office for 20 years with 5 staff
Involved in the leadership team for the development of the business
Training of new staff on office procedures
Tax Planning working with clients and financial planners
Liaise with ATO on behalf of the clients
Mortgage Broker for investment loans
High level of experience with using Xero, Microsoft and many other software programs
Building strong relationships both internally and externally
Responded promptly to official tax notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions.
Kept up to date on current income tax developments and advised clients to make proper adjustments.
Created financial plan for clients to serve as framework for organizing components of financial situations.
Trained clients on Xero to help make tax management easier.
Provided expert tax advice to clients, resulting in significant tax savings and improved financial planning.
Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Manager of Accounts and Finance
Pact Heating & Cooling (Aust) Pty Ltd
2021.12 - 2024.04
Handled accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payment processing and collection efforts.
Processed payroll for 50 employees and reported payroll taxes for organization.
Developed annual and multi-year budgets to meet organizational needs.
Processed vendor payments, invoices and account statements.
Led the annual budgeting process, involving department heads in setting realistic targets aligned with organizational goals.
Assisted staff with questions about budgets, disbursements and other financial matters.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices and applicable regulations to ensure compliance across all aspects of accounting and finance operations.
Evaluated existing accounting systems, identifying areas of improvement for increased efficiency and accuracy.
Oversaw employee expense tracking with associated expense verification and credit card reconciliation.
Maintained policy, procedure and regulatory compliance business-wide.
Analyzed monthly balance sheets, income statements and cash flow information and wrote up reports.
Reconciled balance sheets and income statements each month including inter company loans.
Developed comprehensive financial reports for senior leadership, facilitating informed decision making.
Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks.
Prepare and process Business Activity Statements
Prepare HP Schedules for each Vehicle Finance
Manage team of 4
Process Superannuation & Taxation reporting/compliance
Maintained end to end bookkeeping tasks for 6 entities
Operated a Car Registry for all vehicles within the businesses
Maintained employment records using HR platform
Managed Salary Sacrifice obligations including FBT
Payroll Specialist
Royal Australian Navy
1986.02 - 1999.02
Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
Managed payroll data entry and processing for 200 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while addressing payroll concerns or disputes.
Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders in accordance with legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
Education
Diploma of Financial Services - Financial Planning And Services
Monarch Institute
Melbourne
06.2016
Skills
Strong organizational skills
Team Leadership Qualities
Continuous Learning Attitude
Tax Compliance Expertise
Skilled in Xero, Hubdoc, Microsoft, Slack plus many others
Tax Return Preparation
Payroll Management
Cash Flow analysis
Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
Clear Communication
Team Collaboration
Bank Reconciliation
Decision-Making
Relationship Building
Team Building and Leadership
Documentation and Reports
Accounting Processes/Accounting Principles
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Balance sheets
Financial Statements
Employee Motivation
Employee Training
Tax Return Filing
Accounting Software Systems
Workload Management
Staff Training
Financial Reporting
Payroll Review
Bookkeeping
Budget Preparation
Mortgage Broking
Timeline
Manager of Accounts and Finance
Pact Heating & Cooling (Aust) Pty Ltd
2021.12 - 2024.04
Senior Tax Accountant/Manager
R J Sanderson & Associates Pty Ltd
2000.05 - Current
Payroll Specialist
Royal Australian Navy
1986.02 - 1999.02
Diploma of Financial Services - Financial Planning And Services
Monarch Institute
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