We’re Hiring: Part-time Bookkeeper


Pantera Press

Term: Permanent part-time (2-3 days per week, depending on the candidate)

Reports to: Director

Location: Office location is North Sydney, but candidate can work remotely if preferred

Salary package: 40,000 p.a. inclusive of superannuation (for 3 days a week)

Application closing date: 31 March, 2023

 

Leading independent book publisher, Pantera Press, seeks Bookkeeper to join our passionate team in our North Sydney office. The ideal applicant will have at least a couple of years of experience in a similar role and have expertise with both Excel and Xero. This role could be suitable for someone with a royalty/rights admin background. It could also be suitable for someone with more financial expertise who is looking for work/life flexibility for example to work around family commitments or retirement. Our office is in North Sydney but for the right candidate, this could be a remote role. Applicants must be permitted to work in Australia, and be located in Australia.

 

ABOUT PANTERA PRESS

Pantera Press is an independent publisher based in North Sydney. We are the leading social purpose publisher, passionate about investing in the next generation of readers and writers and focused on building the brands of exceptional fiction and non-fiction authors.

Our core values:

  • We believe literacy is the first step to changing the world
  • We are committed to success and sustainability
  • We foster relationships that are authentic and transparent
  • We are passionate, forward thinking, open minded, curious and inspiring
  • We always strive to go above and beyond
  • We care about each other’s wellbeing

Pantera Press supports flexible working and offers many benefits, including: wellness days, volunteer days, professional development and ongoing learning and more.

 

ROLE DESCRIPTION: BOOKKEEPER

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial administration tasks
  • Preparation of royalty statements
  • Accounts payable processing
  • Accounts receivable processing
  • Credit card transactions processing
  • Processing entries in Excel spreadsheets and Xero
  • Payroll
  • Expense claims and petty cash
  • Assist with invoicing
  • Assist with payments
  • Compile and summarise accounting transactions and analyse information

Demonstrated Experience and Attributes:

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Experience with Xero
  • Ability to work in a team environment and autonomously
  • Advanced experience with Excel
  • Ability to work and solve problems independently
  • Diligent, precise and with a strong attention to detail

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your CV and cover letter to work@panterapress.com by March 31st 2023.

We understand that not all applicants may feel they meet every criterion, but still encourage those who feel they can excel at this role to apply. First Nations people and culturally and linguistically diverse applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.