Experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper | Part-Time role 3 or 4 days per week | Must be comfortable working on-site in South Yarra | Must be proficient with Xero

About the Company

Join an established and growing business based in South Yarra seeking an experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper to take ownership of the finance function. Working closely with the business owners and supported by external accountants, this is a hands-on role that offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to contribute strategically to the ongoing success of the business.

up to 30 hours / 3 or 4 days per week

Business has a strong track record of staff retention

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hands-on bookkeeper/accountant who enjoys working within a small to medium-sized business environment, can operate independently, and is capable of providing both transactional support and commercial financial insights.

Working closely with the owners, you will play a key role in take a hands-on approach to all aspects of the company’s finance function, ensuring accurate financial management across bookkeeping, payroll, reporting and operational finance, budgets, purchasing and cost control.

This is purely an on-site role in South Yarra, you will have your own dedicated office space and significant autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

- Preparation of monthly management financial statements
- Managing cash flow, budgets and financial forecasts
- Overseeing BAS preparation, payroll, and statutory reporting compliance
- Managing end-to-end accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, supplier payments and creditor management
- Managing relationships with approximately 100 suppliers , including purchase orders, payments and account queries
- Processing payroll , including superannuation,



PAYG and employee entitlements
- Performing bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations
- Maintaining accurate financial records and data integrity across accounting systems
- Overseeing inventory and stock receipting processes
- Liaising with external accountants and preparing information for BAS, compliance and year-end reporting requirements
- Providing financial reporting, analysis and strategic insights to support business growth and decision-making
- Working closely with the owners to improve financial performance, operational efficiency and business outcomes
- Identifying issues, implementing solutions and driving continuous improvement across the finance function
- Supporting operational finance functions and maintaining strong financial controls across the business

Skills & Experience Required

- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Bookkeeper, Accountant, Finance Officer or similar role
- Proven experience working within small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs)
- CPA or CA qualification preferred
- Strong understanding of cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
- Experience preparing BAS and supporting statutory reporting requirements
- Experience managing accounts payable, supplier relationships and payroll
- Must be proficient in Xero
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions
- Ability to provide financial insights to support business decision‑making
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with business owners
- Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Comfortable working on-site in South Yarra, 3-4 days per week

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📌 Experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper | Xero | Part-Time 3-4 Days | On-Site (Melbourne)
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