About Alford

Alford Hydraulics & Engineering is Australia's longest-standing hydraulic cylinder manufacturer, proudly Australian owned and operated for 60 years.

Our hydraulic cylinders are manufactured at our facility in Dubbo, NSW, supported by our small support office in Clontarf, north of Brisbane.

We are passionate about Australian manufacturing, the quality of our products and the relationships we build with our clients, suppliers and fellow team members.

We value experience, initiative, attention to detail and people who take pride in their work. We're a supportive team who believe in sharing knowledge, working together and getting the job done right.

Our brand is strong. Our quality, undisputed. Our team, exceptional.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our small Queensland support team. The successful applicant will take full ownership of their bookkeeping responsibilities, proactively managing their workload and ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and within required timeframes, without the need for reminders or follow-up from colleagues or management.

This is a hands-on bookkeeping position suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes ownership of their responsibilities and has the confidence to manage day-to-day financial processes with minimal supervision.

We are looking for someone who understands more than just processing transactions — someone who knows how to allocate them correctly, understands their impact on the accounts, and recognises the financial information management needs to make informed decisions.

The successful applicant will have 5 years of post-qualification experience in a similar bookkeeping role, a sound understanding of accounting principles and a proactive approach to maintaining accurate financial records.

The position is 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working 5 hours per day, with some flexibility around start and finish times.

You'll be joining an established Australian manufacturing business where your contribution is valued, and your work makes a genuine difference.

What You'll Be Doing





Your responsibilities across multiple accounts and entities will include:

· Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial transactions.

· Cashflow management, and flag potential issues ahead of time.

· Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice entry, payment allocation and reconciliations.

· Performing bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations.

· Processing weekly payroll and maintaining accurate payroll records.

· Preparing and managing superannuation, PAYG withholding and other payroll obligations.

· Preparing and lodging BAS, adhering to ATO compliance requirements.

· Prepare and process journal entries as required.

· Assisting with month-end and year-end financial processes, reconciliations and reporting.

· Actively follow up outstanding accounts and assisting with debtor management.

· Monitor monthly costs, expenses and recurring financial commitments.

· Identify unusual expenditure, discrepancies or unexpected increases in costs.

· Maintaining accurate financial records within MYOB and our manufacturing ERP system.

· Liaising with management, external accountants, clients and suppliers as required.

· Providing general financial and administrative support to the business as required.

What We're Looking For

This position requires someone with solid bookkeeping experience who is comfortable taking ownership of the accounts and working across multiple entities.

Essential requirements:

· Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or a relevant qualification.

· A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in a similar bookkeeping or accounting role.

· Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and payroll (STP).





· Sound knowledge of Australian bookkeeping practices, GST, BAS, PAYG and superannuation obligations.

· Experience preparing and lodging BAS and associated financial reports.

· Experience using MYOB or comparable accounting software.

· Strong numerical accuracy, analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.

· Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.

· Confidence working independently, taking initiative and following tasks through to completion.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· A professional approach to handling confidential financial and employee information.

Highly regarded:

· Previous experience working across multiple entities.

· Experience with OPTO, iTMS or similar ERP/manufacturing software.

· Previous bookkeeping experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial business.

Above all, we're looking for someone who is dependable, capable and genuinely enjoys bookkeeping — someone who notices the details, takes ownership of their work and doesn't need to be reminded to get things done.

What We Offer

At Alford, we believe good people are the foundation of a good business.

We offer:

· Permanent part-time employment — 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

· Some flexibility in start and finish times to support work-life balance.

· Competitive hourly remuneration based on experience.

· A friendly, supportive and collaborative team.

· A stable, established Australian-owned manufacturing business.

· The opportunity to take ownership of your role and make a meaningful contribution.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you're an experienced bookkeeper looking for a secure, flexible part-time role where your skills and initiative will be genuinely appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant bookkeeping experience.

60 years of Australian manufacturing. Proud of our past. Investing in our future.

📌 Part-Time Bookkeeper (Clontarf)
🏢 Alford Hydraulics and Engineering
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