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 Valuable understanding of Australian accounting processes Strong 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) (Sydney)
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