Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Manager
Own the finance function.
Influence commercial decisions.
Help shape the future of a growing Australian business.
Cell Media is a profitable Perth-based learning technology company that designs and develops high-quality digital learning solutions for some of Australia's largest mining, resources and industrial organisations.
Working with blue-chip clients across Australia and internationally, we're entering an exciting phase of growth and business optimisation.
We're looking for an experienced
Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Manager
who wants genuine ownership of an SME finance function and enjoys using technology, systems and commercial thinking to improve how a business operates.
This isn't a traditional bookkeeping role.
You'll work closely with the Managing Director to help improve profitability, strengthen cash flow, modernise finance systems and contribute to key business decisions.
If you're someone who enjoys making a meaningful impact—not simply processing transactions—we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, end-to-end finance role supporting a growing multi-entity business with:
25+ employees
Australian and Singapore operations
Project-based revenue and long-term contracts
Blue-chip corporate clients
Modern cloud-based finance systems
Approximately 80% of your work will support our Australian business, with the remaining 20% supporting our Singapore operations.
You'll own the day-to-day finance function while working closely with the Managing Director to improve commercial performance and operational efficiency.
An external accountant manages statutory compliance and year-end reporting, allowing you to focus on running an efficient, commercially minded finance function.
What You'll Be Doing
Finance Operations
End-to-end bookkeeping in Xero




Accounts payable and receivable
Bank, credit card and loan reconciliations
Payroll processing (Australia and Singapore)
Superannuation, PAYG, CPF and statutory payments
Month-end processing
Management reporting
Commercial Finance
Cash flow forecasting
Budget versus actual reporting
Margin analysis
Debt reconciliation
Supplier management and contract reviews
Cost control initiatives
Business performance reporting
Supporting strategic commercial decisions
Systems & Process Improvement
Improving finance workflows
Building scalable systems and SOPs
Introducing smarter reporting and forecasting tools
Automating repetitive processes where practical
Supporting technology-driven business improvements
Singapore Operations
You'll also support our Singapore business through:
Monthly payroll
CPF and SDL processing
Foreign currency reconciliations
Accounts receivable and payable
Full training will be provided for our Singapore operations.
You are
not
expected to have prior Singapore payroll experience.
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys ownership and takes pride in building efficient finance processes.
You'll likely have experience as a:
Senior Bookkeeper
Finance Manager
Senior Finance Officer
Assistant Accountant (SME)
You'll ideally bring:
Strong hands-on Xero experience
End-to-end bookkeeping experience
Payroll experience
BAS and IAS preparation
Management reporting experience
Excellent reconciliation skills




Robust Microsoft Excel skills
A naturally analytical mindset
High attention to detail
Confidence working independently
Experience with MYOB is advantageous but not essential.
Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys improving systems, embraces technology and wants to make a genuine contribution to the success of a growing business.
A Certificate IV or Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting would be highly regarded, however relevant experience is more important than formal qualifications.
What Makes This Role Different
This isn't simply a bookkeeping position.
You'll:
Work directly with the Managing Director
Help influence commercial decisions
Improve finance systems and workflows
Build stronger reporting and forecasting capability
Identify opportunities to improve profitability
Help shape the future finance function of the business
We value initiative.
If you enjoy finding better ways of doing things and using technology to improve business performance, you'll fit in well here.
What We Offer
$95,000 – $110,000 + Super
(depending on experience)
Stable, long-term role in a profitable business
High-trust, high-autonomy working environment
Exposure to large national and international clients
Genuine influence over how the business operates
Modern cloud-based finance systems
Ongoing opportunities to improve processes and technology
Hybrid work flexibility (one day per week after successful onboarding)
Why Join Cell Media?
We're not looking for someone to simply maintain the finance function.
We're looking for someone who wants to own it.
If you're commercially minded, enjoy technology, like solving problems and want to play an important role in a growing Australian business, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Finance Manager / Senior Bookkeeper | Xero (Perth)
🏢 Cell-media
📍 Perth