AU Bookkeeper (Xero)

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented AU Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day financial operations of an Australian business. The successful candidate will have previous experience working with Australian clients or businesses and hands-on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payroll, and reconciliations.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM NSW AU Time, with a 1-hour unpaid break (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

- Invoicing & Payments: Process, record, and reconcile both supplier (AP) and customer (AR) invoices, ensuring accurate balance tracking and discrepancy resolution.
- Receivables & Debt Collection: Allocate incoming customer payments, track outstanding receivables, and systematically follow up on overdue accounts.
- Payroll Operations: Assist with end-to-end payroll tasks, including timesheet reviews, employee payment processing, and maintaining compliant records under Australian guidelines.
- Bank Reconciliation & Bookkeeping: Perform routine bank reconciliations and categorize general ledger transactions to support month-end reporting.
- Taxation & Compliance: Support Australian accounting frameworks by assisting with GST/BAS preparations and maintaining organized documentation.
- Financial Reporting Support:



Collaborate directly with the finance manager on account reconciliations, query responses, and ad hoc accounting tasks.

Requirements

- 2+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
- Previous experience working with Australian clients or businesses
- Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Payroll, and Bank reconciliations
- Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
- Good understanding of Australian accounting processes
- Solid Excel/Google Sheets skills
- Excellent written and verbal English

Qualifications

- Experience with Australian BAS/GST
- Familiarity with Australian payroll and superannuation
- Xero certification is a plus
- Experience with other platforms such as MYOB, QuickBooks, Dext, or Employment Hero
- Experience working directly with Australian SMEs or accounting firms

Independent Contractor Perks

- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Full Time (35 hours or more per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM NSW, AU Time with a 1-hour unpaid break (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)

Published on

Sep 16 2026

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📌 AU Bookkeeper (Xero) (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales