Leigh Watson

Experience

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  Commonwealth Bank of Australia

  Aug 1977 - May 1983

  Bank Officer
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  Westpac

  Aug 1983 - Oct 1995

  Bank Officer

  Bank teller, customer service, assisting with loan and credit card applications.

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  Simon Carves

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  Person Friday

  Job Cost ControlTender PresentationMonthly reportsDebtor and Creditor controlProgress Claims

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  Mbantua

  Apr 2001 - Oct 2002

  Accounts Officer

  Accounts Officer for a diverse group including:-Art GalleryPetrol StationCommercial rentalsGeneral StorePrepare weekly and monthly financial reports. Reconcile accounts and assist to prepare BASOrganise travel and accommodation for staff and artists when travelling interstate and overseas.Maintain and update website. Process orders as required

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  Department of Education NT

  Oct 2002 - Sept 2005

  Administration Manager

  Administer all finance and assets including budgets, expenditure reviews, financial reports, preparation and supervision of contracts for the development and maintenance of school facilities and use of premises out of school hours (MYOB)Ensure employer responsibilities are fulfilled, including award and superannuation entitlements for School Council employees. Pay wages and implement taxation responsibilities.Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety within the school. Have successfully completed the Test and Tag certificateSupervise front office staff, maintenance officer and canteen staffInformation Technology trouble shooting and support, Team Leader for the Information Technology Action TeamPreparation and submission of grant applications. Responsible for all Urgent and Non Urgent Minor Repair grant acquittals and applicationsExecutive Officer for Central Storm Cluster – organise venues, travel and accommodation for school principals and other government officers to attend meetings through out the region. Show less

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  The Professionals Alice Springs

  Jan 2005 - Jul 2006

  Bookkeeper - Part Time

  Working closely with the Director to manage finances, processing payroll, accounts payable and receivable, Trust accounting and GST reporting.

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  Seqwater

  Apr 2006 - Oct 2008

  Facilities Officer

  Coordinate building maintenance, Minor New Works and Capital Works.Monitor, renew and regotiate tenants leases.Prepare business cases for property matter. Prepare reports for Board meetings.Manage reception and ensure administration support provided for management and staffAssist with the implementation of nw telephone system working with the IT management teamPart of the transition team and assisting with the implementation of new IMS.

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  Solution Central

  Apr 2009 - Feb 2011

  Office Manager

  Manage the accounts and administrative functions of a small business including full payroll function, cash flow monitoring, generating sales invoices and following up of outstanding accounts, BAS preparation and end of month reporting (MYOB). I was also responsible for managing the workflow diary and to schedule visits so that all clients accounting needs were met.Provide bookkeeping and administrative support to clients either onsite or remotely using MYOB or Quickbooks. Maintain client files, write and update procedures as required. Show less

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  Seqwater

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

  Administration Officer

  My responsibilities included assisting with payroll using Meridian Micropay and Connx timesheets, assisting with Accounts Payable, assisting with contract management for staff and contractors, assisting with facilities and security for the building as well as general ad hoc duties as required.

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  Kennedy Group

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2012

  Finance Officer - Part Time

  Diverse company with interests in civil engineering, quarries, media and marketing plus thoroughbred horse racing.I was responsible for all accounts and payroll including BAS, PAYG and Superannuation compliance. Other duties included:-Assisting with preparation and reconciliation of progress claimsManaging receptionOrganising travelManaging companies vehicle leases, registration and insurance requirements.

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  LoanStar Group

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

  Accounts Officer - Part Time

  Responsible for all accounts, payroll and other financial matters. As this business has recently changed hands accounts are now handled from the Sydney office. I am still doing a few hours for the previous owner as required.

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  Recruitman

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

  Accounts Administrator - Part Time

  This is a three day a week role looking after the accounts for a construction recruitment agency. Duties include AP/AR, payroll and BAS. This is a great contact for anyone seeking staff within the mining / construction industry.I am also assisting with updating procedures and maintaining the database.

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  RetireAustralia

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2016

  Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including actual V budget resultsAssisting with annual budget preparationGeneral Ledger reconciliationsRelated entities invoicing and reconciliationsGST and other statutory reporting Loving my new role. Great company to work for. Great team environment and inclusive culture. Busy role, quite a change from what I have been doing.Full function, high volume accounts payable. Statement reconciliations, payment processing, supplier and off site Manager communications.

  • Financial Accountant

    Mar 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Accounts Payable Officer

    Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
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  Anglicare Southern Queensland

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Accounts Receivable Officer - Adjustments (Contract Until Dec16)

  Using Procura to process adjustments as required including authorised credit notes, write offs, manual invoices and refunds. Provide relief to and back up for other Accounts Receivable team members. Prepare and enter journals in to Sun Systems.

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  Beacon Real Estate

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Accounts Administrator to General Manager / Assistant Property Manager

  A new a varied role that I am very excited about. 4 days a week which is perfect with additional hours as required. Responsibilities include invoice and owner payments, aged debtor follow up , monthly reporting, outgoings audits and invoice adjustments, rent reviews and lease renewals, organising contractors for repairs and maintenance, compliances with all statutory requirements and many other duties that go with a role in a Commercial and Retail Real Estate office. Show less

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  Mental Illness Fellowship Queensland (MIFQ)

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  Finance and Payroll Officer

  Full function payroll and accounts officer contract using Technology One.

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  OAK TREE RETIREMENT VILLAGES PTY LTD

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  Village Accountant

  Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including actual V budget results using TimberlineAnnual budget preparationGeneral Ledger reconciliationsRelated entities invoicing and reconciliationsInsurance claims

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  NAK Hair

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Finance Officer

  Daily bank reconciliations - multi currenciesFull function Accounts Payable Credit card processingWeekly payroll processing and journalsProcessing monthly sales commissions and supplier rebatesEnd of month processing including accruals, prepayment write off, wage accruals, leave provisions, payroll tax & superannuation, cashflow, processing adjustments, VAT & NZ GST, Backup for the Credit Control Team

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  Self Employed

  Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  Project reconciliation Full function AP for an event organisation. Bank reconciliations and EOM procedures as required.

  • Account Officer

    Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  • Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

    Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
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  Curatura Pty Ltd trading as Care to Care™

  Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

  Finance Administrative Officer

  Office all-rounder supporting the team with finance, payroll, sub-contractor management, scheduling, client queries and what ever else needs to be done.

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  Madison Group Enterprises

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  Finance Officer

  Short term contract working with the finance team ensuring all foreign currency invoices were correctly matched to purchase orders in the new ERP.

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  RNA Showgrounds

  Aug 2024 - now

  Accounts Receivable Officer

  Great to be back at the RNA at this exciting time of year. Full function AR role including bank reconciliations and reporting. Event finalisation and other duties as directed.