Bookkeeper - Maternity Leave Cover (Fixed Term Contract)

Desired start: December 2026

Join a well-established $100M business and play a key role across AP, AR and BAS within a great company culture.

This is a fantastic chance to join a well-established organisation with an approximate $100 million turnover and a close-knit finance team of 10.

Working closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team, you will take ownership of key AP and AR functions while gaining exposure to BAS preparation and month-end activities.

The role is approximately 70% Accounts Payable, 20% Accounts Receivable and 10% BAS preparation, month-end and ad hoc finance support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a varied accounting position and wants to broaden their experience.

Based in South-Sydney, this is a fully office-based role working five days per week.

The Role:

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working closely with the Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing key AP and AR functions while supporting the wider finance team across month-end, BAS and general accounting activities.

Key responsibilities:

- Liaise directly with the offshore team responsible for invoice processing, ensuring AP transactions are processed accurately and on time.
- Process and coordinate batch payments for Accounts Payable.
- Oversee offshore Accounts Receivable activities, including following up outstanding invoices and resolving queries.
- Manage collections and act as the link between the finance team and Project Managers to escalate and resolve outstanding matters.
- Manage recharges and ensure costs are allocated accurately.
- Prepare and assist with GST/BAS adjustments and support BAS preparation.
- Support the Financial Accountant with month-end close activities, ensuring transactions are posted accurately and within deadlines.




- Respond to ad hoc finance and accounting queries and provide general support to the wider finance team.

About You:

- Strong end-to-end Accounts Payable experience.
- Full-function Accounts Receivable experience, including collections and reconciliations.
- Experience preparing BAS, with BAS preparation experience highly preferred.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to liaise with offshore teams and internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit finance team.

What's on Offer?

- Join a well-established business with approximately $100 million in annual revenue.
- Work within a collaborative finance team of 10.
- Work across AP, AR, BAS and month-end accounting.
- Work closely with the Financial Accountant, the wider finance leadership team and the offshore teams.
- Great company culture.

If you're an experienced AP/AR professional looking for a varied role with exposure to BAS and month-end accounting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and send your CV direct to ••••@roberthalf.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Reference Number: 06800-(phone hidden)

This is an on-site position.

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