Join a long-standing, reputable business, with a successful history, and take the next step in your finance career in a role offering leadership, autonomy and genuine work-life balance.
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to lead the day-to-day finance administration function, while supporting and developing a small finance team.
If you're a hands-on finance professional who enjoys mentoring others, improving processes and taking ownership, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Why You'll Love This Role
Permanent, ongoing position
Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times
Lead and mentor a small finance team
Supportive and collaborative work workplace
Opportunity to improve systems, processes and financial controls
Broad role across AP, AR, payroll, BAS, cash flow and compliance
About the Role
As the Senior Bookkeeper, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance administration function while working closely with the Operations Manager and Management Accountant.
You'll lead and support the Bookkeeper and Payroll & Administration Officer, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and on time.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be expected to not only manage the numbers, but also develop your team, improve processes and hold people accountable.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and support the finance team
Allocate workloads and ensure key deadlines are met
Provide training, feedback and knowledge sharing
Maintain clear finance processes and procedures
Address performance or compliance issues when required
Financial Operations
Oversee banking, reconciliations and cash flow
Manage and review accounts payable and receivable
Monitor supplier and customer accounts




Resolve escalated account issues
Liaise with banks and key internal stakeholders
Reporting, Payroll & Compliance
Coordinate month-end processes, reconciliations and journals
Prepare and lodge BAS
Oversee weekly and monthly payroll activities
Support payroll tax, superannuation, workers compensation and other statutory obligations
Liaise with external accountants as required
Project & Asset Finance
Support project cost records, variations, claims and subcontractor statements
Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation records
Manage insurance, vehicle registrations and service schedules
Assist with financial reporting and business improvement initiatives
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical bookkeeping skills with genuine leadership capability.
You'll ideally have:
Significant experience in bookkeeping, accounting support or finance administration
Previous experience leading or supervising staff
Strong AP, AR, payroll and reconciliation knowledge
Experience with BAS and financial compliance
Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
The confidence to delegate, provide feedback and have difficult conversations
A practical, solutions-focused approach to improving processes
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent is essential.
Experience in construction, manufacturing or project-based environments, along with ERP, payroll systems or project accounting, will be highly regarded.
If you're ready to step into a genuine leadership role where you can make a difference to both the finance function and the people around you, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Impact HR Group
📍 New South Wales