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Kirsty McGaw

Torquay,VIC

Summary

With a deep passion for accounting and a strong foundation built through my current role at a respected accounting firm, I am excited to contribute my end-to-end accounting skills to a company that values every stage of the financial process.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Officer

Concrete Inc
Hillside, VIC
12.2020 - Current
  • Managed weekly bookkeeping, including accounts payable/receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Prepared and presented financial reports and aging summaries to management, identifying trends, and addressing discrepancies.
  • Handled invoice processing, payment tracking, and collections to reduce overdue accounts, and maintain cash flow.
  • Researched and resolved billing issues, improving invoice accuracy, and maintaining strong customer/vendor relationships.
  • Assisted with month-end close procedures, and ensured compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Bookkeeper

Davidsons
Torquay, VIC
02.2012 - Current
  • Manage bookkeeping workflow, and work autonomously and independently with little supervision.
  • Collaborates with team members and clients to manage workload and meet deadlines.
  • Prepare bookkeeping checklists, and coordinate with clients.
  • End-to-end bookkeeping tasks for clients on all forms of accounting software, including Xero, Reckon Online, MYOB, QuickBooks, Reckon Desktop, DEXT, and Hubdoc.
  • Handle clients' accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, and supplier processing.
  • Full reconciliation of bookkeeping files, inclusive of the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, and GST coding.
  • Payroll administration for clients, including single touch payroll, superannuation processing, reconciliation to ATO data, and liaising with clients to facilitate payments.
  • Set up and establishment of accounting software files for new clients.
  • BAS drafting and preparation, assistance.
  • Assistance with accountant tasks, where required.

Accounting Assistant

CEG Online Solutions
Torquay, VIC
06.2021 - 06.2024
  • Conducted precise bank reconciliations, and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable with a strong focus on accuracy in invoicing, coding, and payment processing.
  • Supported detailed month-end and year-end close procedures, including preparing journal entries and verifying ledger balances.
  • Entered and reviewed high volumes of financial data in Xero and Hubdoc, ensuring correctness and consistency.
  • Investigated variances between invoices and purchase orders, maintaining organized, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Verified transaction postings, applied correct codes, and maintained strict confidentiality of all financial data.

Education

Certificate IV in Accounting And Bookkeeping - Accounting And Bookkeeping

Mentor
Online
05-2023

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Accounts reconciliation
  • Payroll administration
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Bank reconciliation

Timeline

Accounting Assistant

CEG Online Solutions
06.2021 - 06.2024

Accounts Officer

Concrete Inc
12.2020 - Current

Bookkeeper

Davidsons
02.2012 - Current

Certificate IV in Accounting And Bookkeeping - Accounting And Bookkeeping

Mentor
Kirsty McGaw