POSITION SUMMARY

BOOKKEEPER

- Work with Business clients who value great bookkeeping
- Work from the comfort of your own home
- Learn ‘Best Practice Bookkeeping’ – A skill you’ll have forever

Who are we? Level Up Accounts is a growing bookkeeping practice based in the Wollongong NSW area. We provide exceptional bookkeeping services to a wide variety of clients on a 100% remote basis. Our mission is to empower small business owners around their finances by implementing reliable systems and processes to remove confusion, fear and uncertainty and replace it with clarity, freedom and control.

From the very first contact with us you’ll notice we’re different to other bookkeeping firms. We want you to feel part of our business, not just a ‘cog in a wheel’. We believe in providing meaningful recognition of the work you do and ongoing support. We will value your input and encourage your feedback. TEAM for us means “Together Everyone Achieves More”

What is the role?

We are looking for a Bookkeeper with proven experience and education to join our team on a casual or contract basis for approx. 20 hours per week to start. The position will report directly to the Principal BAS Agent/Managing Director and be responsible for a variety of bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, and will be able to manage the varied workflows of multiple clients at once.

This is a remotely-based role, so it is vital that the candidate be self-motivated and be able to manage time and work deadlines effectively.



You will be able to work from the comfort of your own home, and we will aim to find a schedule that works for both yourself and the business.

The recruiting process will be held from Aug-Sep 26, with the role to commence from Sep 26.

PAY & SCHEDULE

Terms

Casual employment or contract basis at $43-$48 per hour

(plus superannuation), depending on experience and qualifications.

16-20 hours per week on average, spread over 3-5 days, with flexibility around your schedule.

Opportunity to transition to regular part-time in the future.

Working Conditions

100% remotely based. No client site visits required.

Must provide your own: reliable high-speed internet, phone, computer w/webcam.

Must be comfortable with regular online meetings via Zoom.

Applicants must be based in Australia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Establish strong professional relationships with clients, serving as their main point-of-contact.
- Reconciliation of client transactions in Dext and Xero accounting software
- Preparing regular supplier payment runs
- Payroll including setting up employees, leave entitlements management, calculation of PAYG withholding taxes and superannuation, and EOFY STP Finalisations




- Perform monthly accounts reviews and financial reporting
- Payroll tax calculation and lodgement
- Consult with clients for queries
- Prepare, review and lodge BAS/IAS
- Help to establish standard procedures for existing and new clients

QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping experience, and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Cert IV in Bookkeeping or Finance (or undergoing study)
- Sound bookkeeping skills and understanding of accounting theory
- Must have strong Xero experience, and keep up to date with latest features. Ideally Xero Certified.
- Experience with Dext and Xero Practice Manager apps a plus
- Must be fully competent in standard Excel functions
- Valuable communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload
- Must have a passion for high attention to detail
- Proven ability to problem solve
- Ideal for someone working towards BAS Agent certification

RECRUITMENT PROCESS Applicants must be available for an initial phone interview. Selected candidates will be asked to complete a Xero Skills Test to demonstrate their working knowledge of the software and of bookkeeping best practices, to be administered online over Zoom. Candidates who successfully pass the Skills Test will be invited for an online interview. But don't stress, if you're a skilled bookkeeper you should breeze through the test!

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Pure Bookkeeping Training Program once accepted.

📌 Bookkeeper (Australia)
🏢 Level Up Accounts
📍 Australia