Bookkeeper – Xero | Casual with Full-Time Opportunity

Asanthi Consulting | Bookkeeping, Accounting & CFO Advisory

Location: Remote / Work from Home
Employment Type: Casual initially, with potential to transition to permanent full-time employment

About Us

Asanthi Consulting is a boutique Australian bookkeeping, accounting and CFO advisory firm supporting businesses across a diverse range of industries.

We believe great bookkeeping is about more than processing transactions. It's about delivering accurate, reliable financial information that helps business owners understand their financial position and make informed decisions.

We are a growing, systems-driven business with a collaborative remote team. We use cloud-based technology, documented procedures and structured workflows to deliver consistent, high-quality services to our clients.

Our values are built around Trust, Clarity and Growth.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our growing team.

This is a hands-on position involving day-to-day bookkeeping activities across a portfolio of Australian business clients.

You'll work closely with our accounting and administration team to ensure financial records are accurate, transactions are processed efficiently and client deadlines are met.

We're looking for someone who enjoys bookkeeping, takes ownership of their work and is comfortable working within established systems and procedures.

This position will initially be offered on a casual basis, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time role as the business grows.

Initial working hours will depend on business requirements, with the potential for increased hours and responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

- Processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate coding and GST treatment.

- Preparing supplier payment runs and reviewing outstanding payables.

- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.

- Maintaining supplier records and assisting with supplier queries.

- Processing customer invoices, receipts and debtor reconciliations.

Bank Reconciliations & General Bookkeeping

- Completing bank and credit card reconciliations.





- Investigating and resolving unreconciled transactions.

- Maintaining accurate general ledger records.

- Identifying and correcting transaction coding errors.

- Preparing and processing journals where required.

Payroll & Compliance

- Assisting with payroll processing and payroll reconciliations.

- Supporting preparation of BAS and IAS workpapers.

- Assisting with superannuation and payroll-related reporting.

- Ensuring transactions are processed in accordance with Australian bookkeeping and GST requirements.

Month-End & Reporting

- Completing month-end bookkeeping procedures and reconciliations.

- Reviewing balance sheet accounts and investigating discrepancies.

- Preparing financial information for management reporting.

- Supporting accountants with month-end and year-end processes.

Client & Team Communication

- Communicating with clients and suppliers to resolve bookkeeping queries.

- Working collaboratively with other team members to meet deadlines.

- Maintaining clear records of outstanding queries and follow-up actions.

- Following documented procedures, checklists and internal review processes.

- Identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and workflow processes.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, dependable and genuinely enjoys working with numbers.

You take pride in producing accurate work, have a strong eye for detail and are comfortable investigating discrepancies rather than simply processing transactions.

Essential Skills & Experience

- Previous experience in an Australian bookkeeping role.

- Strong working knowledge of Xero.

- Sound understanding of Australian GST and bookkeeping principles.

- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.

- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

- Robust organisational and time-management skills.





- Good written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

- Confidence working independently in a remote environment.

- Willingness to follow established procedures and learn new systems.

Highly Regarded

- Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounting practice managing multiple clients.

- Experience with Dext, Hubdoc or similar document-processing software.

- Experience with Australian payroll processing.

- Experience preparing BAS and IAS workpapers.

- Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or higher qualification.

- Experience with Microsoft 365 and cloud-based workflow management systems.

What We Offer

- Flexible remote working arrangements – work from home as part of a cooperative team.

- Potential for full-time employment – an opportunity to grow into a permanent role.

- Varied and interesting work – exposure to businesses across different industries.

- Established systems and processes – structured workflows, checklists and clear procedures.

- Supportive team environment – work alongside experienced accounting professionals.

- Professional development – opportunities to expand your bookkeeping and accounting skills.

- Long-term career opportunities – grow your responsibilities as our business continues to expand.

Employment Arrangement

This position will initially be offered on a casual employment basis, with hours determined by business requirements.

For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time position as the business grows and the role develops.

We are particularly interested in candidates looking for a long-term opportunity to become an integral part of our team.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys working with Xero, values accuracy and takes pride in delivering quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:

- Your Australian bookkeeping experience.

- Your level of proficiency with Xero.

- Any experience working across multiple business clients.

- Your availability and preferred working hours.

Asanthi Consulting

Trust • Clarity • Growth

📌 Bookkeeper (Eight Mile Plains)
🏢 Asanthi Consulting
📍 Eight Mile Plains