Are you an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys working with a variety of businesses but also values flexibility, stability and being part of a supportive team?
Sunny Coast Accountants is looking for a capable and confident bookkeeper to join our growing accounting practice in Cooroy.
This is an in-house, permanent part-time position managing bookkeeping and payroll requirements for a portfolio of small-business clients across a range of industries.
We are open to structuring the role around school hours, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking meaningful professional work while maintaining a healthy balance outside the office.
This opportunity may suit someone seeking school hours, a better work-life balance, transitioning toward retirement, or simply looking for a stable and rewarding long-term position within a professional team.
What do we offer?
Competitive salary
Healthy work-life balance, flexible work hours and part time available
A supportive and collaborative team environment
A modern office with contemporary systems and technology
Company events (EOFY functions, quarterly team events, Christmas parties and more!)
About Us
Sunny Coast Accountants is a modern and progressive accounting and advisory firm supporting small to medium businesses.
We work closely with our clients to help them improve their businesses, meet their compliance obligations and make informed financial decisions.
Our team values collaboration, clear communication, innovation and delivering consistently high-quality work.
You will be joining a friendly and experienced team of accountants, client service professionals and directors who genuinely enjoy working together and supporting one another.
About the Position
This role would suit an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys the variety of working across multiple businesses,



while also benefiting from the skilled support and structure of an established accounting firm.
It will suit someone seeking a long-term role that fits around family and personal commitments.
This is not simply a data-entry position.
You will work closely with our accountants and directors to ensure our clients' records are accurate, current and ready for their compliance and advisory work.
Depending on your experience, you may also assist with management reporting, client training, systems improvements and the continued development of our bookkeeping services.
Your duties will include bookkeeping services for our small business clients but not be limited to:
Managing bookkeeping requirements for multiple clients across different industries
Bank reconciliations, data entry, software support and training
Accounting software conversions
Processing payroll and assisting with payroll setup
Preparation of BAS, IAS & Superannuation obligations
Working closely with accountants to ensure client files are accurate and ready for year-end work
Preparation of Management Reports and working closely with the directors
Ability to effectively communicate with and manage clients
Assist the firm director in establishing a bookkeeper division and working together to create processes and best practices
About you
To be successful in this role, you must have the following:
Minimum 2 + years working as a bookkeeper
Qualified or progressing toward Cert IV in Bookkeeping
Previous experience within an accounting or bookkeeping practice, although strong multi-entity experience will also be considered
Xero Certification
Ability to work independently while remaining part of a collaborative team
Excellent prioritisation, time management and organisational skills
High level of integrity with the ability to safeguard private and confidential information
Excellent written/verbal communication skills
Experience preparing management reports, budgets or cash-flow reports, is highly regarded but not required.

📌 Bookkeeper (Queensland)
🏢 Sunny Coast Accountants
📍 Queensland