About the job:

We’re a boutique bookkeeping and BAS agent practice. We specialise in working with creatives (authors, artists, makers, and the delightfully unconventional) as well as supporting all small to medium businesses. We're serious about compliance and helping clients (but not about ourselves). We’re growing and need someone local(ish) who understands why getting the details right the first time is the most important task we can do.

Why this role exists:

Our clients rely on us for payroll, BAS, and clean books. Above all else, accuracy and timing matter. We want someone who is on the ball and willing to put in the work to deliver every promise on time and above expectations.

What you’ll ideally be doing:

- Data entry, bank reconciliations, and day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero

- Processing payroll, including following up with clients, staff, and managers for approvals

- Working through Dext receipts and statements for clients

- Flagging anything that doesn’t look right

- Working alongside our existing team members, who’ll train you and review your work

What we’re looking for:

- Xero experience (or several years of QBO/MYOB experience and a willingness to learn Xero)

- Dext, Employment Hero, and/or Tanda experience (a big plus)

- Some payroll experience is ideal, but we’ll train the right person.

- Responsible attention to detail! You’re the person who notices when something’s out by 10 cents and can’t rest until you've found it.

- Strong tech skills. You pick up new software quickly and enjoy finding a better way to do things.

- Accuracy and speed: getting it right, without taking all week

Most importantly, we care more about how you think and how carefully you work than about how many years of bookkeeping experience you have. Sharp eyes, a curious attitude,



and a reliable nature will beat a long CV for us every time.

The details:

Hours: 15–25 per week, flexible within business hours. School hours suit us perfectly. And there is always room to grow!

Days: Monday to Wednesday are a must (our busiest payroll days). Thursday and Friday are negotiable.

Location: Fully remote. However, the ideal candidate will be based in South East Queensland due to occasional in-person catch-ups (yes, including the Christmas party) and the potential of on-site days with clients as/when required

Employment: Casual to start, with permanent part-time possible for the right person.

Pay: Clerks Award rates as a minimum, with room to negotiate for the right skills and experience

This role is during business hours. It isn’t suited to evening or after-hours work.

How to apply:

Apply online or via email ••••@forthebooks.com.au and include:

- Your resume

- A cover letter or at least a few lines about why this role suits you

- Which days/hours you’re available

- What your current home office set-up looks like (e.g. what is your internet speed and reliability, do you have a private space, dual screens, have you worked from home before?)

- The software you’ve used in the past (Xero, Dext, payroll platforms, anything else)

- Anything else you think is relevant for us to know for you to be considered for the role.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a short practical test. It’s nothing scary, just a chance to show us your eye for detail.

Please note: we’re not accepting applications from recruitment agencies or overseas outsourcing providers.

Benefits:

Travel reimbursement when visiting clients

100% Work from home

Training and growth opportunities

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Absolutely required)

Location:

South East Queensland (Preferred)

📌 Casual Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant | Remote (SEQ preferred) | 15–25 hrs/week (Morayfield)
🏢 For the Books
📍 Morayfield