Our client is a highly respected professional services firm providing accounting and advisory solutions to a diverse range of clients across various industries. They are dedicated to delivering high-quality, timely, and supportive service, maintaining a collaborative and professional team environment.

They are now seeking to hire a Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of day-to-day financial processing, reconciliation, and reporting. Operating on a part-time basis, this critical role ensures accuracy and timeliness in financial management, directly impacting the smooth operation of the team and client services.

Job Responsibilities

Payroll & Accounts Payable

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and efficiently
• Manage and process accounts payable transactions
• Ensure all payments are coded and recorded correctly in the system

Ledger Administration & Reconciliation

• Reconcile bank accounts daily
• Manage and reconcile inter-entity transactions
• Ensure all ledger entries are accurate to minimise review points

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly accounts using MYOB and Xero
• Compile cash flow statements and reports once fully trained on internal systems
• Deliver financial reporting on time to meet strict internal and external deadlines

Communication & Administration

• Manage occasional inbound calls and team queries efficiently
• Collaborate with internal teams via Microsoft Teams to resolve queries
• Maintain tidy, well-organised digital files and records

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping experience
• Comprehensive experience managing payroll, accounts payable, and month-end accounts
• Advanced proficiency in MYOB and Xero
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High-level written and verbal English communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with high accuracy and meet strict deadlines
• A collaborative mindset and a strong understanding of how individual deadlines impact the wider team

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Prior experience working within or alongside a Chartered Accounting firm
• Experience working remotely using secure virtual servers

Benefits

• Permanent work-from-home set-up
• Dayshift (Australian Eastern Standard Time business hours)
• Part-time job
• HMO
• Annual leave
• 13-month pay
• With Government Mandated Benefits