29 Sep
|
Competitive Advantage HRM & Recruitment
|
Gold Coast
29 Sep
Competitive Advantage HRM & Recruitment
Gold Coast
Job Description
Senior Bookkeeper – Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week Option | Office-Based Role
Full-time permanent opportunity
Currently operating across 4 days per week (40 hours) with Fridays off, negotiable to suit individual preferences
Office-based position in Nerang, Queensland
The Company
(Hiring on behalf of our client)
Our client is an expanding professional services firm delivering bookkeeping, accounting, taxation, and advisory services to clients across Australia.
With a professional yet welcoming office culture, they have built a strong reputation for honesty, transparency, and collaborative working relationships between leadership and staff.
Their team is close-knit, supportive, and committed to maintaining long-term client partnerships while fostering continuous professional development internally.
As the business continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Bookkeeping Trainer to join their Nerang office and play a key role in training, supervising, and supporting both new and existing bookkeeping professionals.
Overview of the Role
This position is ideal for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys leadership, mentoring, and systems-driven financial management.
In this role, you will be responsible for supervising, training, and supporting bookkeepers while ensuring consistent service standards across the business.
You will use your technical bookkeeping expertise to guide team members, support franchise owners, and contribute to ongoing operational excellence.
This role combines hands-on bookkeeping knowledge with people support, making it well suited to someone who is both technically capable and team-focused.
Key Responsibilities
Training and supervising new and existing bookkeepers
Providing software training and operational support
Preparing and reviewing Business Activity Statements (BAS)
Managing payroll reconciliations
Completing BAS reconciliations
Preparing Taxable Payment Annual Reports (TPAR)
Assisting with preparation of Income Statements
Supporting end-of-financial-year processes
Supporting franchise owners with bookkeeping guidance and problem-solving
Maintaining strong internal systems and workflow processes
Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across bookkeeping operations
About the Ideal Candidate
You are an experienced bookkeeping professional with strong technical knowledge, leadership capability, and excellent communication skills.
You are systems-oriented, proactive, and confident supporting others while maintaining high-quality financial processes.
You are patient, supportive, and capable of mentoring team members while contributing to a positive and collaborative office culture.
Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience
Solid MYOB knowledge
Proven problem-solving capability
Clear, concise written communication skills
High attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work autonomously
Professional commitment and reliability
Desirable Experience & Attributes
Team-focused mindset
Experience supporting, mentoring, or training others
Ability to support and encourage franchise owners
Patience and strong interpersonal skills
Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, Deputy, KeyPay, or similar systems
Systems-oriented approach
Motivated, driven, and hardworking attitude
Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience highly regarded
Benefits & Company Culture
This organisation offers a supportive and professional working environment where employees are genuinely valued.
Team members benefit from strong internal collaboration, approachable leadership, and long-term career development opportunities.
Full-time stable position
Office-based role in Nerang, Queensland
4-day work week currently in place (Fridays off), with flexibility available
Friendly, professional office environment
Supportive management team
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Growing and respected business
Strong team culture focused on collaboration and support
How to Apply
If you are an experienced bookkeeper with strong MYOB expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for supporting others, we would love to hear from you.
📌 Senior Bookkeeper (Gold Coast)
🏢 Competitive Advantage HRM & Recruitment
📍 Gold Coast