Client Overview

A growing digital services company based in Sydney, Australia specializing in website development, web hosting, and digital solutions for approximately 20 clients. The company is in its sixth year of operation and experiencing rapid growth requiring immediate support to optimize financial operations and reduce revenue leakage. Job Description You will be the financial backbone of a thriving digital services business, ensuring no revenue falls through the cracks while bringing order to monthly invoicing, client billing reconciliations, and supplier payments. Beyond traditional bookkeeping, you will identify profit opportunities by analyzing hosting costs versus client billing, suggest pricing improvements, and take ownership of client communications around outstanding invoices and service upgrades. This role offers significant autonomy to shape processes and directly impact the bottom line while supporting broader business operations as the company scales.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 7-8 hours per day Australian Eastern Time Client Timezone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

Responsibilities

Reconcile bank statements and supplier invoices in Xero on a monthly basis

Ensure all clients are invoiced accurately for web hosting, Microsoft licenses, and recurring services

Analyze monthly hosting provider invoices and compare actual usage costs against client billing to identify profit margin opportunities

Recommend pricing adjustments to clients with 60-day notice periods to optimize profitability while maintaining competitive rates

Follow up with clients on outstanding invoices to prevent payment delays from accumulating over multiple months

up and manage recurring invoices in Xero for ongoing services Identify clients not currently being billed for active services and rectify billing gaps

Prepare financial records for external accountant to submit BAS and tax returns

Assist with operational tasks including organizing client proposals and managing administrative workflows





Monitor company LinkedIn and social media accounts with basic posting to promote new services * Helping out with social media and marketing tasks

Must-Have Requirements

Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting, including bank reconciliations and invoice management Proficiency in Xero accounting software

Strong analytical skills to compare supplier costs against client billing and identify discrepancies

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for client correspondence

Experience following up on overdue invoices and managing accounts receivable

Ability to work independently with initiative to identify problems and implement solutions Comfortable working Australian business hours

Previous experience as a virtual assistant or in administrative support roles

Nice-to-Have Requirements

Bonus if you have formal accounting qualifications or background It helps if you have experience in the web hosting or digital services industry

Bonus if you are comfortable with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet analysis It helps if you have basic social media management experience for corporate LinkedIn accounts

Bonus if you have previous experience working with Australian clients or businesses

Why Join This Team

Work directly with a chartered accountant business owner who values efficiency and process improvement

Opportunity to take ownership of financial operations with significant autonomy and decision-making authority

Long-term stable role with a sixth-year established business experiencing growth

Remote position with consistent Australian hours

Ability to expand responsibilities into operational support and business development as you prove capabilities

Direct impact on company profitability with visible results from your work

Independent Contractor Perks

- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring




- Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations (for full-time roles only)

Note

- Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Full Time (35 hours or more per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm Australian Eastern Time

Published on

Aug 12 2026

BruntWork will never ask you for money or any other form of payment. If someone claiming to represent BruntWork is requesting a payment from you, please let us know at

“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values - and the support didn't stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I'd recommend without hesitation.”

- Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper

4.9/5

4.9/5

Bookkeeper & Virtual Assistant

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Full Time (35 hours or more per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm Australian Eastern Time

Published on

Aug 12 2026

BruntWork will never ask you for money or any other form of payment. If someone claiming to represent BruntWork is requesting a payment from you, please let us know at

“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values - and the support didn't stop at placement... A reliable, skilled partner I'd recommend without hesitation.”

- Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper

4.9/5

4.9/5

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