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 XeroAbout the CompanyJoin 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 weekBusiness has a strong track record of staff retentionAbout the RoleThis 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 ResponsibilitiesPreparation of monthly management financial statementsManaging cash flow, budgets and financial forecastsOverseeing BAS preparation, payroll, and statutory reporting complianceManaging end-to-end accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, supplier payments and creditor managementManaging relationships with approximately 100 suppliers, including purchase orders, payments and account queriesProcessing payroll, including superannuation,



PAYG and employee entitlementsPerforming bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliationsMaintaining accurate financial records and data integrity across accounting systemsOverseeing inventory and stock receipting processesLiaising with external accountants and preparing information for BAS, compliance and year-end reporting requirementsProviding financial reporting, analysis and strategic insights to support business growth and decision-makingWorking closely with the owners to improve financial performance, operational efficiency and business outcomesIdentifying issues, implementing solutions and driving continuous improvement across the finance functionSupporting operational finance functions and maintaining robust financial controls across the businessSkills & Experience RequiredMinimum 5 years' experience in a Bookkeeper, Accountant, Finance Officer or similar roleProven experience working within small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs)CPA or CA qualification preferredStrong understanding of cash flow management, budgeting and forecastingExperience preparing BAS and supporting statutory reporting requirementsExperience managing accounts payable, supplier relationships and payrollMust be proficient in XeroStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement solutionsAbility to provide financial insights to support business decision‐makingHighly organised with exceptional attention to detailStrong communication skills and confidence working directly with business ownersHands-on, proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlinesAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentComfortable 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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