Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for Australian small business clients across multiple industries
Perform bank reconciliations on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately and on time
Support BAS preparation in line with ATO requirements (where experienced)
Process payroll for clients as required (highly valued)
Maintain accurate financial records across cloud-based accounting systems — Xero, MYOB, and/or QuickBooks Online
Ensure all transactions are correctly coded, categorised, and reconciled
Prepare and support monthly financial reporting for internal review
Liaise with the internal team promptly when clarification is needed on client transactions or records
Maintain clean, organised, and audit-ready books across all client files at all times
Proactively flag issues, discrepancies, or delays without waiting to be chased

Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, preferably supporting Australian clients
Proficiency in Xero is required
Proficiency in MYOB and/or QuickBooks Online (QBO) is strongly preferred
Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills
Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, Australian GST, and general compliance requirements
Experience working with Australian small business clients across varying industries
High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all financial records
Ability to manage multiple clients and tasks simultaneously without constant supervision
Strong time management skills and a consistent track record of meeting deadlines
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Experience with BAS preparation and an understanding of ATO reporting obligations (nice to have)
Exposure to payroll processing under Australian payroll regulations (nice to have)
Familiarity with cloud accounting integrations and add-on tools (e.g., Dext, Hubdoc, Receipt Bank) (nice to have)
Experience working within an Australian accounting or bookkeeping firm servicing multiple SME clients (nice to have)
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related qualification (advantageous but not required)

Senior Bookkeeper – AU Accounting Firm SME

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