Job Description
A senior bookkeeping role where NFP and NDIS clients aren't an afterthought, they're the core of the book.
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About The Role
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An established Canberra bookkeeping practice is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to own a portfolio weighted towards not-for-profit and NDIS provider clients. This firm works across all industries with a focus on the NFP & NDIS sectors so experience in these areas will be highly regarded.
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What You Will Be Doing
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Managing end-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of NFP and NDIS provider clients
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Using project costing to separate funding streams and preparing grant acquittal reports
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Preparing accounts payable with multi-approval processes for improved governance
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Assisting clients with annual budgets and monthly reporting against budget for management and Boards
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Preparing working papers and liaising with auditors ahead of annual audits
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Managing payroll, including SCHADS Award considerations where relevant to NDIS clients
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Mentoring or reviewing work from more junior bookkeeping staff as needed
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What We Are Looking For
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Prior experience bookkeeping for not-for-profit organisations, ideally including NDIS registered providers
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Strong understanding of fund accounting, grant acquittals and compliance reporting requirements
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Certified or highly experienced across Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks Online
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Confidence managing a client portfolio with minimal oversight
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Excellent communication skills, comfortable explaining financial concepts to non-finance Board members and managers
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Great mentoring from a director who genuinely cares about her staff
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2 days WFH & flexi hours
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Join a firm that has specialised in NFP and community sector bookkeeping for over two decades
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Backed by a wider accounting group network, giving access to broader resources and career pathways beyond a standalone small practice
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Genuine family-first culture, this firm actively markets "family comes first" as a value, not just a line in a job ad
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Ongoing industry and career development investment, the firm prioritises staying current on the latest bookkeeping technology and NFP compliance requirements
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If you've spent your career making sure NFP and NDIS clients stay compliant and audit-ready, this is worth a conversation.

📌 Senior Bookkeeper (Canberra)
🏢 MW Recruitment
📍 Canberra