This is a hands-on bookkeeping role for someone who enjoys building relationships with clients, taking ownership of their work and being part of a broader advisory team. You'll work closely with our accountants and advisers, providing end-to-end bookkeeping support across a diverse portfolio of clients, including small to medium businesses, family office and not for profits. You will work both on onsite and offsite with clients to help ensure their financial information is accurate, timely and genuinely useful. You'll have regular contact with clients and the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of their businesses, while having the support and expertise of our broader Business Advisory team around you.

Key responsibilities

Provide day-to-day bookkeeping services across a portfolio of clients.

Complete accurate bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Manage payroll processing, including Single Touch Payroll (STP), payroll tax, workcover and superannuation requirements.

Review and improve existing client bookkeeping processes to ensure efficiencies, including the use of AI tools where applicable.

Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS).

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within Xero and other accounting systems.

Work directly with clients to resolve queries (such as Xero and ad-hoc bookkeeping queries), obtain information and proactively support their bookkeeping needs.





Develop an understanding of Morrows' multidisciplinary services and identify opportunities where our broader team may be able to support clients.

Look for opportunities to improve processes, systems and the way we deliver our bookkeeping services.

About you

4-5+ years' bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accounting or skilled services setting.

Strong working knowledge of Xero and MYOB. 100% of our Business Advisory team are Xero Certified.

Experience across reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and BAS preparation.

Confidence communicating directly with clients and building trusted working relationships.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues rather than simply processing transactions.

A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a collaborative team.

An interest in technology, automation and finding smarter ways of working.

About us

Morrows One Team is a growing multidisciplinary professional services firm working alongside clients across accounting, tax, legal, lending and wealth.

We're proud to be ranked #5 Best Workplace in Australia's Finance & Insurance industry for 2026 , with 97% of our people saying Morrows is a Great Place to Work.



Our people stay with us for an average of 9+ years, and 90% of our new starters remain with Morrows.

Our office is located at Freshwater Place on the banks of the Yarra River, on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We're just minutes from Flinders Street Station and the CBD, surrounded by great cafés, restaurants and bars.

We invest in current technology, smarter ways of working and continuous improvement. We want our people to contribute ideas, challenge how things are done and help shape what comes next.

After your first six months, work from home up to two days per week and flex your working hours between 7am and 7pm.

- Options including purchased annual leave, floating public holidays and working from other locations within Australia.
- Paid professional memberships and study support.
- Wellbeing initiatives and up to 14 weeks paid parental leave.
- Major EOFY and Christmas events, Social Club activities, monthly morning teas and regular team gatherings.

Morrows is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact our People & Culture team.

Successful candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete relevant pre-employment checks, which may include identity, right to work, criminal history, qualifications and references. Employment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of the applicable checks.

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📌 Bookkeeper - Professional Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Morrows
📍 Melbourne