Job Overview:

Are you a Xero-savvy finance professional with hands-on expertise in Australian payroll and multi-site hospitality operations?

Our growing client is looking for a skilled Bookkeeper - Australian Payroll, Accounts Payable to own critical transactional processes, end-to-end accounts payable, and exact reconciliations while working alongside a senior accounting team. To excel in this role, you will need proven bookkeeping experience utilizing software like Xero and Dext to keep multi-site financial data accurate and seamlessly organized. If you thrive in a detail-driven, hands-on environment and want to grow alongside an expanding multi-location business, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise.

Schedule:

- Part-time, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Time zone (10-15 work hours per week) (with the potential for additional hours as the business grows)

Responsibilities:

- Accounts Payable & Bookkeeping

- Process and accurately code supplier invoices using Xero and Dext.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and accounts payable information.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare weekly supplier payment batches for management approval.
- Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure supplier accounts are kept up to date.
- Accurately allocate expenses and transactions between the Bokarina and Noosa, Australia locations, including relevant group or shared costs.
- Reconcile bank accounts and other relevant financial transactions.
- Reconcile and process Square settlements and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
- Maintain clean, accurate, and up-to-date bookkeeping records.
- Payroll Administration

- Prepare and review weekly payroll using Tanda.
- Review employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness.
- Check and process leave, allowances, penalty rates, and other payroll-related exceptions.
- Ensure payroll information is accurately captured before submission for approval.
- Reconcile payroll transactions and investigate discrepancies where required.
- Support compliance with Australian payroll requirements, including Hospitality awards and applicable pay rates, penalty rates and allowances, Superannuation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP).




- Reporting & Reconciliation

- Prepare a weekly Accounts Payable and Cash Requirements Report to support payment planning.
- Identify and escalate discrepancies, missing information, or potential issues in a timely manner.
- Provide clean, accurate, and reconciled financial information to the senior accounting team.
- Assist with maintaining clear documentation and supporting records for financial transactions.

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable Officer, Payroll Officer, or similar finance role.
- Strong hands-on experience using Xero.
- Experience using Dext or similar invoice and document management software.
- Experience processing Australian payroll.
- Experience using Tanda or a similar workforce management and payroll platform.
- Good understanding of Australian hospitality awards, including penalty rates, allowances, and payroll requirements.
- Knowledge of superannuation and Single Touch Payroll (STP) requirements.
- Experience reconciling bank accounts, supplier accounts, payroll, and payment settlements.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Excellent written English and communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage recurring weekly responsibilities.

Qualifications:

- Previous experience supporting a multi-site hospitality, restaurant, café, fast-food, or retail business.
- Experience allocating costs across multiple locations, departments, or entities.
- Experience with Square or other payment settlement platforms.
- Familiarity with high-volume supplier invoice processing.
- Experience working remotely with an Australian-based business.

Independent Contractor Perks:
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring

Note:





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Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Part Time (10-19 Hours)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Published on

Aug 28 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, qualified partner I'd recommend without hesitation.”

- Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper

4.9/5

4.9/5

Bookkeeper - Australian Payroll, Accounts Payable (Hospitality)

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Part Time (10-19 Hours)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Published on

Aug 28 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

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