Jon Kairk
Bookkeeper - Wagga Wagga
Jon Kairk is a Bookkeeper in the Wagga Wagga Business Advisory division.
Jon leverages his extensive expertise in bookkeeping and his deep understanding of the hospitality sector to provide tailored financial solutions for clients. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for problem-solving, Jon helps clients optimise their financial systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Jon’s professional focus is on providing comprehensive bookkeeping services, including invoicing, cashbook coding, payroll processing, superannuation compliance, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, and lodgement of BAS and IAS. His meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills ensure that clients remain compliant with tax regulations while maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. Jon’s ability to manage a broad spectrum of bookkeeping and administrative tasks allows his clients to focus on their core business operations with confidence.
He has developed a deep understanding of the hospitality sector, a field he knows intimately from both his current role and his extensive prior experience in hotel management. His expertise in this dynamic and fast-paced industry enables him to provide specialised financial support to hospitality clients, addressing their unique challenges and operational requirements.
Jon is passionate about working with High-Net-Worth individuals, providing them with the financial clarity and administrative support they need to manage their assets effectively. By leveraging his expertise and proactive approach, Jon helps these clients optimise their financial processes and achieve their goals.
He thrives on solving complex financial challenges for his clients. Whether it involves streamlining bookkeeping processes, resolving invoicing issues, or ensuring compliance with payroll and taxation requirements, Jon’s commitment to excellence ensures that his clients receive the highest level of service. He also takes pride in tackling intricate projects, such as addressing historical non-compliance issues, and guiding clients toward sustainable financial practices.
"I find great satisfaction in resolving complex financial challenges for my clients and helping them operate their businesses with confidence and clarity."
A significant highlight of Jon’s career at RSM was in 2024 when working with a new client who had not lodged a BAS since 2019. The project presented numerous challenges, requiring in-depth interaction with the client to collate missing data and bring their financial records up to date. Through Jon’s dedication and systematic approach, the client’s records were successfully updated, enabling them to manage their own file moving forward. This achievement not only underscores Jon’s technical proficiency but also his ability to foster collaborative client relationships.
Before joining RSM, Jon built an impressive career in hotel management, accumulating 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Starting as a glass collector, he worked his way up to becoming a licensee and managing multiple venues. This extensive background provided Jon with valuable insights into operational management, financial oversight, and client service, many of which seamlessly transitioned into his current bookkeeping role.
Jon finds great satisfaction in his role, particularly in the variety of tasks and the opportunity to make a tangible difference for his clients. He enjoys the problem-solving aspects of bookkeeping, relishing the challenge of resolving complex issues and ensuring clients can operate their businesses with confidence and clarity.
Jon’s commitment to his clients, combined with his rich professional experience and sector expertise, positions him as a trusted advisor in the Business Advisory division. His dedication to delivering high-quality financial solutions continues to drive value for his clients and contribute to their ongoing success.
Outside of work, Jon's passion for golf reflects his methodical approach to problem-solving and his appreciation for strategy, precision, and focus, qualities that also define his work as a bookkeeper.
Solutions Jon provides
Jon provides expert knowledge in the following areas: