Multi-entity bookkeeper | ASAP start | 3 days or full-time

Your new company
Join a well-established, privately owned family office with a diverse portfolio and long-standing presence in the local region. You'll be part of a collaborative finance team supporting multiple entities, where accuracy, accountability and teamwork are highly valued. Enjoy a supportive culture, regular social events and a stable, long-term opportunity.

Your recent role
An opportunity exists for an experienced bookkeeper to join the team on either a full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 days per week) basis. This is a fully office-based position with an ASAP start available.Working closely with the CFO and Senior Accountants, you will manage bookkeeping and finance administration activities across multiple entities. This role will suit someone who thrives in a structured environment, has exceptional attention to detail and enjoys following established processes and procedures.
Key responsibilities include:

- Perform month-end and year-end accounting activities across multiple entities.
- Prepare journals, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and BAS returns.
- Assist with monthly reporting and financial statement preparation.
- Manage multiple bank accounts, including inter-entity transfers and funding movements.
- Process, verify and reconcile supplier invoices and payments.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Set up new suppliers and maintain accurate creditor records.
- Maintain payment schedules, registers and supporting documentation.




- Monitor supplier compliance requirements, including insurance documentation.
- Ensure financial records remain accurate, compliant and audit-ready.
- Support process improvement initiatives and finance projects.

What you'll need to succeed

- Proven bookkeeping experience across multiple entities, business units or group structures.
- Strong Xero and Excel skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to follow established processes, procedures and internal controls.
- Solid reconciliation, accounts payable and BAS experience.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Proactive, team-oriented approach and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work either 3 days per week or full-time in a fully office-based role.

What you'll get in return

- Flexible arrangement with either 3-day or full-time hours.
- Immediate start available.
- Diverse, multi-entity bookkeeping role.
- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CFO.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Friendly workplace culture with regular social events.
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected local employer.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Summa on (03) 5226 8007 | [email protected] this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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📌 Bookkeeper (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne