“Are you a Senior Bookkeeper looking for a role where your attention to detail is actually valued, your insights genuinely matter, and where you are backed by a supportive team?”

“Are you an experienced Senior Bookkeeper who thrives on variety, direct client interaction, and making a real impact?”

“Do you enjoy working as part of a team, mentoring junior staff or setting up accurate, simple and supportive financial processes that scale?”

Ready to bring your expertise to a boutique firm where relationship-focussed service, warmth, accuracy and attention to detail come first?

ABOUT US

Susan Scully Accountancy & Business Advisory is a rapidly expanding firm based in South Brisbane. We offer a comprehensive suite of accounting, tax, bookkeeping, business and virtual CFO services to a diverse portfolio of clients—ranging from first-time tax clients and growing small businesses to high-net-worth individuals and complex multi-entity structures.

With over 35 years of business, accounting and finance experience, we are deeply committed to the success of our clients and our team.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Bookkeeper to join us in-house. This is a broad, client-facing role perfect for a professional who takes full responsibility for their work, delivers absolute precision, and enjoys a dynamic, cooperative environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working directly with our internal team and client base, you will contribute across a diverse range of client engagements, including:

- Core Bookkeeping Tasks: Take full responsibility for end-to-end client accounts, data integrity, and ledger reconciliations and maintenance.

- Payroll & Compliance: Process payroll for clients, ensuring strict adherence to modern awards, superannuation obligations, and STP regulations.

- ATO Lodgements: Prepare and lodge timely BAS, IAS, TPAR and other reports,



keeping the business and clients completely ATO-compliant.

- Financial Reporting & Advisory reporting : Prepare clear and accurate financial reports (such as profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports), turning raw data into plain-English insights to support client’s and their team make sound and solid business decisions.

- Cloud accounting platform setup, implementation, and ongoing training for clients (such as QuickBooks Online, Xero and similar) — including chart of accounts design, bank feed configuration, payroll setup, and reconciliation workflows

- Client Relationship Support: Act as a trusted, client-facing skilled, delivering boutique-level support with genuine warmth and care.

- Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality and the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism at all times

What We Are Looking For

- Australian Experience: Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping experience within Australia, with a comprehensive understanding of Australian tax laws and payroll compliance.

- Proven Bookkeeping Expertise: Strong background as a Senior Bookkeeper, ideally with experience managing multiple clients or multi-entity structures.

- Qualifications & Credentials: Minimum Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting is required. A registered BAS Agent status or a relevant accounting degree is highly desirable.

- Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency with, QuickBooks Online (QBO), XERO,



Dext & other modern cloud accounting platforms and integrations (including Microsoft Office – Word & Excel) to maintain streamlined, automated workflows, and provide essential cloud accounting support to clients and the business

- On-Site Commitment: Ability to work from our South Brisbane office for 20 to 25 hours per week, preferably across Tuesday to Thursday.

- Client-Facing Confidence: Exceptional communication skills and a professional, friendly manner suitable for advising and supporting clients directly.

- High Standards: A sharp eye for detail, quality, and efficiency, with the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, expanding practice.

- Confidentiality: Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential financial information

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- Flexibility: Enjoy genuine scheduling flexibility within a 20–25 hour work week, withthe potential for additional hours as our practice expands.

- On-site parking available

- Convenient location close to public transport in South Brisbane

- Remuneration will be commensurate with your qualifications and experience

- Great Culture: Work in a supportive, collaborative team setting where your daily contributions genuinely matter and are truly valued.

- Career Growth: Join us on a casual basis initially, with an excellent pathway to transition into a permanent part-time role as the business scales.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are an exceptional bookkeeping professional looking for a role with real variety and impact, and are looking to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to our HR Manager via:

****@susanscully.com.au

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates with the right to work in Australia will be contacted.

📌 Senior Bookkeeper (South Brisbane)
🏢 Susan Scully
📍 South Brisbane