About the role

You will be responsible for keeping the books accurate, up to date, and ATO-compliant, working primarily in Xero. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience reconciling both Australian and foreign bank accounts, and understands the accounting treatment of import/export trading (GST on imports, export sales, foreign currency transactions, and supplier/customer reconciliation across borders).

Key responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end bookkeeping in Xero (accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger)

- Reconcile domestic and international bank accounts and credit cards, including foreign currency transactions

- Prepare and lodge quarterly (or monthly) Business Activity Statements (BAS)

- Manage GST on imported goods and export sales, and ensure correct tax coding

- Process payroll and STP reporting, superannuation, and PAYG withholding

- Produce monthly management reports (P&L;, balance sheet, cash flow)

- Support month-end close and assist the accountant with tax returns and audits

- Assist with Freight booking

- Assist with Purchase order generation

- Raise invoices and follow up on payments

About you

- Advanced Xero proficiency (Xero Advisor certification preferred)





- Proven experience preparing and lodging BAS (registered BAS Agent, or working under one)

- Demonstrated experience reconciling Australian and foreign bank accounts

- Import/export or trading business experience strongly preferred

- Understanding of Australian GST, foreign currency accounting, and ATO compliance

- Certificate IV in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent; membership of ICB/ABA a plus

- Robust attention to detail, accuracy, and deadline management

- Experience with trading/inventory accounting, customs duties, and cross-border payments

- Familiarity with Dext/HubDoc, Xero Practice Manager, or similar tools

About us

Operating for over 33 years, exporting to over 38 countries, building leading-edge plastic container leak tester systems and is known for making the world's fastest single-head empty plastic bottle leak testers. Development of automation (e.g. palletising and cobots + robots, assembly machines, conveyor networks + more) projects of varying sizes and associated switchboard wiring has resulted in significant growth in all areas of the business.

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