Job Description
Bookkeeping & Small Practice Accounting (Accounting)
Full time
Do you love bookkeeping and understand the important role it plays in helping small and medium business owners succeed?
Are you experienced in managing the bookkeeping requirements of multiple clients and confident using Karbon to organise workflows, deadlines and recurring work?
If you have worked within a bookkeeping firm or outsourced bookkeeping practice and enjoy combining great client service with best-in-class systems, we would love to hear from you.
Senior Bookkeeper
Professional Bookkeeping Service
Melbourne VIC
Bookkeeping & Small Practice Accounting (Accounting)
Full time
Do you love bookkeeping and understand the important role it plays in helping small and medium business owners succeed?
Are you experienced in managing the bookkeeping requirements of multiple clients and confident using Karbon to organise workflows, deadlines and recurring work?
If you have worked within a bookkeeping firm or outsourced bookkeeping practice and enjoy combining great client service with best-in-class systems, we would love to hear from you.
The role of Senior Bookkeeper at PBS
As a Senior Bookkeeper at PBS, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality bookkeeping, payroll and compliance services across a portfolio of clients.
You will work closely with clients and the broader PBS team to resolve complex bookkeeping matters, maintain accurate financial records and ensure client work is completed correctly and on time.
This is a senior technical and client-facing position.
It does not involve managing team members.
The essence of the role is simple –
Deliver full-function bookkeeping, payroll processing and compliance
Manage the bookkeeping requirements of multiple clients
Build trusted and professional client relationships




Use Karbon to manage workflows, tasks and deadlines
Leverage systems and technology to deliver efficient, accurate work
Work from home, with biannual in-person meetings (including occasional interstate travel)
Before applying, please note –
We are specifically looking for someone who:
Has previously worked for a bookkeeping firm or outsourced bookkeeping practice
Has managed the bookkeeping requirements of multiple clients at the same time
Has practical experience using Karbon workflow management software
These are important requirements for the role.
Experience working solely as an internal bookkeeper for one business will not provide the breadth of experience we require.
What you bring to the table –
10+ years of experience delivering end-to-end bookkeeping and payroll services
Experience managing a portfolio of clients within a bookkeeping or accounting practice
Practical experience using Karbon to manage recurring work, tasks and deadlines
5+ years of experience using Xero
Current BAS Agent registration
An excellent understanding of Australian GST, BAS and payroll compliance
Strong client communication and relationship-management skills
The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple client files
Proactive problem-solving skills and initiative
Exceptional time-management and organisational skills
The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team




Strong attention to detail and the ability to check and verify your own work
Extra points if you have experience with –
Dext
Employment Hero Payroll
Employment Hero HR
Syft Analytics
Payroll tax and WorkCover compliance across Australian states and territories
VLOOKUP, pivot tables and advanced Excel functionality
Cashflow forecasting, budgeting and management reporting
A bit about you personally...
You're great at all things bookkeeping
You enjoy managing a diverse portfolio of clients
You're a people person who genuinely wants to help clients
You prefer a small, dynamic team to being a cog in a big machine
You're honest and want to do the right thing by people
You're great at communicating complex financial information in a simple way
You take ownership of your responsibilities and follow through on commitments
You have high standards and thrive on accountability
You're observant and have excellent attention to detail
You're comfortable learning and using technology
You love a challenge and enjoy solving problems
You take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work
A bit about PBS...
Qualified Bookkeeping Service was founded in **** as a dedicated bookkeeping service and has evolved over the years to specialise in management reporting, cashflow management and financial education.
The company is owned and operated by two Directors and prides itself on delivering a premium level of service.
As a result, we attract clients who are seeking more than simply bookkeeping compliance.
We combine people, numbers and technology to give our clients complete clarity and control over their finances.
Next steps...
The starting salary will depend on your experience and the outcome of our interview process.
Thank you, and we can't wait to meet you!

📌 Senior Bookkeeper (Victoria)
🏢 Professional Bookkeeping Service
📍 Victoria