Bookkeeper Wanted - Xero Expert with BAS Lodgement & Import/Export Experience

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





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

Solid 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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