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
in office 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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