Jason Lyon

Experience

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  Fahey & Ponti

  Jun 2000 - Oct 2003

  Book keeper / Clerk

  Job responsibilities:- Prepare and reconcile clients' financial accounts and statements using Solution 6- Prepare clients' income tax returns (paper and electronic - various types)- Prepare clients' Business & Instalment Activity Statements- Complete Audits and Financial Statements for Incorporated Associations- Monitor and maintain basic information technology problems within the practice- Liaise with clients' on behalf of the partners- Maintenance and management of Company Secretarial records and binders for over 150 companies using BGL (Cas-lite)- Computerized accounting setup and training for clients on various editions of MYOB / Quicken- Study changes to accounting & taxation- Study computerized accounting changes- General office duties Show less

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  Clockwork ISP Pty Ltd

  Nov 2003 - Mar 2004

  Financial Controller

  Job responsibilities:- Manage administration- Book keeping / accounts handling using MYOB Premier- Setup structure for administration- Management of internal billing and job systems for on-site labour and internet data usage plans- End of period reconciliations- Prepare Business Activity Statements- Accounts receivable collection- Prepare quotes and purchase orders- Customer service and enquiry handling- MYOB and Quickbooks training for clients- General office duties Show less

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  Herzig Prosser & Co

  Mar 2004 - Sept 2007

  Accountant

  Job responsibilities:- Prepare and reconcile clients' financial accounts and statements using Solution 6 / MYOB Accountant's Enterprise- Prepare clients' income tax returns (paper and electronic - various types)- Prepare clients' Business & Instalment Activity Statements- Share / Asset trading management for clients using CGT Reporter- Monitor and maintain basic information technology problems within the practice- Liaise with clients' on behalf of the partners- Computerized accounting setup and training for clients on various editions of MYOB / Quicken- Liaise with MYOB Community via forums on behalf of the company- Study changes to accounting & taxation- Study computerized accounting changes- General office duties Show less

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  I.T. Figures - Computer Accounting Setup & Training

  Jul 2004 - now

  Business Owner

  Operating a self-employed small business offering Computerized Accounting Setup & Training as well as on-site bookkeeping services.

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  Accounts Etcetera

  Sept 2007 - May 2008

  Accounts Manager

  Job responsibilities:- Process payments of clients' accounts on various editions of MYOB / Quicken- Perform clients' data entry- Process clients' payroll- Reconcile clients' accounts- Prepare Business Activity Statements under authority of clients' accountants- Liaise with clients' accountants and make necessary adjustments- Setup administration and accounts procedures within clients' businesses- Document procedures for other employees to fulfil clients' needs- Computerized accounting setup and training for clients on various editions of MYOB / Quicken- Study computerized accounting changes.- General office duties Show less

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  Dunn's Building

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2011

  Office / Accounts Manager

  - Manage office and administration- Book keeping / accounts handling using MYOB Premier- Staff administration and payroll functions- End of period reconciliations- Prepare Business Activity Statements- Customer service and enquiry handling- Job flow management and tracking- Produce final quotes and contracts- Supervise office administration assistant- Report to and assist general manager- General office duties

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  Accountable Group

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Practice Manager

  - Oversee operation of accounts, procurement and administration- Book keeping / accounts handling using MYOB Premier, ConnectWise and Innovent (ConnectWise to MYOB Import Software)- Oversee staff administration and payroll functions- End of period reconciliations- Customer service and enquiry handling- Liaise with account representatives / managers for various IT suppliers- Document handling management- Setup and maintenance of internal procedures and assist Project Manager with implementation and ongoing maintenance of ConnectWise- Produce quotes and process / order accepted quotes using IT Quoter (by iSell)- Liaise with suppliers / account managers- Supervise Team Assistant & Payroll Officer- Report to and assist Managing Director- General office duties Show less

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  WALKER HILL Chartered Accountants

  Jul 2014 - Mar 2020

  Senior Accountant

  Walker Hill is your one-stop shop for taxation accounting that will make sure your business has a great structure, is compliant and that you’re on the right track (and not just at tax time).“I was really looking for… an accountant on my team, someone I could call on, work with, brainstorm with and so that's what I went looking for when I was searching for an accountant.” Seth Atkinson, Laser Electrical (Walker Hill Client)We help all businesses, from the start up level to large companies, be aware of your tax obligations a full 12 months in advance and to know how their decisions will financially impact their business. We get to know you and your business, so we can help you succeed. We offer taxation compliance services and CFO services and will help you focus on where you want to go and create a plan to get there.“[Walker Hill has] helped me focus more on what were already my goals, and financially with the company. They have helped me move more towards them. And that's where I'm getting more than just the simple tax advice.” Jeremy Cox, Civil and Water Design (Walker Hill Client)Want to learn more about how Walker Hill can help your business? Feel free to connect or check out our website and get in touch! Show less

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  Xero

  Jan 2021 - now

  • Implementation Consultant

    Mar 2022 - now

  • AU Chair - Rainbow X - APAC LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Partner Consultant

    Jan 2021 - now