Job Description

AU Bookkeeper (Xero)

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Job Overview

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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.

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Schedule

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

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Responsibilities

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



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

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

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

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

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Accounting and Finance

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Job Type

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Full Time (35 hours or more per week)

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Work Schedule and Timezone

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

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Published on

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Sep 16 2026

📌 AU Bookkeeper (Xero) (New South Wales)
🏢 your Jared
📍 New South Wales