Do you thrive when given ownership and are trusted to deliver? If you enjoy taking initiative and running your own day, this role is built for you.
About Us
Megaptera Ventures is a dynamic group of companies operating across the electrical and safety industries. We are a team of around 25 people across the group, with a team of 8 based in our Melbourne office. We are looking for an experienced full time Bookkeeper to take complete ownership of the books across three or more of our core businesses.
About the Role
Working directly in Xero, you will manage the full end-to-end bookkeeping cycle for each business, from daily reconciliation right through to month-end reporting. Reporting to our remote Finance Manager, you will enjoy significant autonomy to structure your workweek, prioritise tasks, and make independent decisions. As the dedicated group bookkeeper, you will play a central role in maintaining financial accuracy and gain a clear, comprehensive view of overall performance.
Your Week Will Include
Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable end-to-end
Performing regular bank reconciliations across accounts
Processing accurate and timely payroll on a fortnightly basis
Handling GST calculations and reporting
Managing loans and assets within Xero
Executing full month-end processes and reporting for each business entity
Onboarding new staff onto Xero
Maintaining business information such as insurance on customer portals
What You'll Bring
Deep, end-to-end bookkeeping expertise along with robust payroll knowledge
A sharp eye for detail and a proactive habit of catching errors early
Strong organisational skill to smoothly switch between multiple businesses and keep key deadlines on track
5+ years of hands-on experience using Xero (preferred)
Xero certification (preferred, but candidates without certification are welcome to apply)
What You'll Get
Diverse daily responsibilities managing accounts for three or more distinct businesses
A balanced hybrid workplace based in our Melbourne office with flexibility on start and end times
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