[Hiring] Bookkeeper @Hunt St

Role Description

We’re on the lookout for a Bookkeeper who can keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. The role covers accurate and timely processing of accounts, payroll (including STP), superannuation, payroll tax, and regular reporting. You’ll also handle IAS and BAS prep, making sure everything’s lodged correctly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of work in a timely manner within the agreed scope.
• Ensure that all client work adheres to agreed time frames and communicate with Manager if cannot be actioned.
• Ensure that all client processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• BAS Agent compliance obligations are adhered to efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Provide feedback to Manager when you identify Xero process improvements for clients.
• Provide feedback to Manager when you identify opportunities for clients to grow their business through cost cutting, improved cash flow, business opportunities, etc.
• Set up of Xero files according to client requirements.
• Maximise use of HubDoc and DEXT to ensure efficiency.
• Always use Karbon for all tasks work and communicating with the team.
• Professional development to ensure relevance in the industry.
• Other project work as required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Business Management or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping functions for a small to medium-sized business, and experienced with Australian clients.
• Dealing with multiple clients with shifting priorities.
• Xero certification / Xero payroll certification.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office at an intermediate to high level.
• Preferred experience with Karbon.
• Ability to learn fast and adapt to changes.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong client service focus.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and schedule your own time.
• Ability to forward plan, prioritising and actioning tasks in a timely manner.
• Positive outlook.

Work Arrangement & Expectations

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work.
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”).