[Hiring] Senior Multi-Entity Bookkeeper @People Partners

Role Description

We're looking for a Senior Multi-Entity Bookkeeper to support an international music distribution business with its Australian accounting operations. With six Australian entities, multiple currencies, and intercompany transactions in the mix, this role is perfect for someone who enjoys complex reconciliations, accurate reporting, and bringing order to busy financial operations.

You'll play an important role in the APAC finance function, managing day-to-day bookkeeping, supporting month-end close, and preparing Australian payroll and tax compliance workpapers. Working closely with the Commercial Accountant and Head of Finance, you'll help maintain accurate financial records and ensure the finance team has reliable information when it matters most.

If balancing multiple sets of books sounds like your kind of rhythm, this could be your next career hit!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across six Australian entities.
• Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, bank feeds, payment transactions, and corporate credit cards.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
• Process foreign currency transactions and perform multi-currency reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll, superannuation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP) information for review.
• Prepare month-end journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and ensure timely preparation of trial balances.
• Prepare Business Activity Statement (BAS), Instalment Activity Statement (IAS), and Goods and Services Tax (GST) supporting workpapers.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with audit requests and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify reconciliation discrepancies and resolve bookkeeping issues.
• Recommend improvements to bookkeeping processes and internal controls.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience supporting Australian businesses.
• Strong knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, and Pay As You Go (PAYG) requirements.
• Experience managing full-cycle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close.
• Experience handling bookkeeping for multiple Australian entities or client accounts.
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online, or a comparable cloud accounting platform.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with intercompany transactions and foreign currency reconciliations.
• Accounting or finance degree, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate financial records in a remote environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and problem-solving ability.

Requirements

• Bookkeeping or accounting experience in music, entertainment, digital media, SaaS, or e-commerce.
• Exposure to royalty accounting or subscription revenue.
• Familiarity with Dext, Hubdoc, ApprovalMax, Stripe, Wise, or Airwallex.
• Experience supporting international group reporting.

Benefits

• Permanent Work-from-home setup.
• Day Shift Schedule.
• Company-provided equipment.
• Secondary Wi-Fi Modem.
• 21 Leave Credits Annually - Leave benefits begin on Day 1.
• 100% conversion of UNUSED leave credits.
• HMO on Day 1.
• 13th Month Pay.
• Monthly Gift Voucher.
• Milestone Tokens (Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas).
• A Life Beyond the Screen #WorkLifeBalance.
• Active employee engagements physically such as Christmas Party & Team Building, and virtual events such as town-hall with prizes.