Description 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 Perks