Role Description
The company is looking for an experienced and highly reliable Bookkeeper to support their growing portfolio of Australian small business clients. This is a full-cycle bookkeeping role β hands-on, detail-driven, and process-focused. You will be responsible for maintaining clean, accurate, and audit-ready books across multiple client accounts, working independently within a structured remote environment. This role suits someone who is not just task-focused but genuinely quality-focused, proactive, and accountable.
Responsibilities
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Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for Australian small business clients across multiple industries
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Perform bank reconciliations on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
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Process accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately and on time
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Support BAS preparation in line with ATO requirements (where experienced)
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Process payroll for clients as required (highly valued)
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Maintain accurate financial records across cloud-based accounting systems β Xero, MYOB, and/or QuickBooks Online
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Ensure all transactions are correctly coded, categorised, and reconciled
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Prepare and support monthly financial reporting for internal review
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Liaise with the internal team promptly when clarification is needed on client transactions or records
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Maintain clean, organised, and audit-ready books across all client files at all times
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Proactively flag issues, discrepancies, or delays without waiting to be chased
Qualifications
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Minimum 3β5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, preferably supporting Australian clients
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Proficiency in Xero is required
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Proficiency in MYOB and/or QuickBooks Online (QBO) is strongly preferred
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Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills
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Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, Australian GST, and general compliance requirements
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Experience working with Australian small business clients across varying industries
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High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all financial records
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Ability to manage multiple clients and tasks simultaneously without constant supervision
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Strong time management skills and a consistent track record of meeting deadlines
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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Preferred Skills
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Experience with BAS preparation and an understanding of ATO reporting obligations
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Exposure to payroll processing under Australian payroll regulations
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Familiarity with cloud accounting integrations and add-on tools (e.g., Dext, Hubdoc, Receipt Bank)
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Experience working within an Australian accounting or bookkeeping firm servicing multiple SME clients
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Certificate IV in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related qualification (advantageous but not required)