Bookkeeper

Job Description

Your Role with Our Client

Our client is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join the Accounting Team and help deliver accurate efficient and scalable finance operations across an expanding portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Compliance

• Manage daily bookkeeping tasks for a range of clients including bank reconciliations accounts payable and receivable and maintaining general ledgers.
• Assist with BAS/IAS preparation payroll processing (including STP 2.0) and superannuation compliance requirements.
• Support month-end procedures including journals accruals and preparation of workpapers.
• Ensure all financial work is completed accurately and complies with Australian accounting and regulatory standards.

Reporting & Client Support

• Assist in preparing management reports and financial summaries for clients.
• Respond to routine client queries and escalate more complex matters to the Senior Accountant when required.
• Help improve the accuracy and turnaround time of client deliverables.
• Document processes clearly to ensure client workflows data and operational nuances are properly maintained.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and support automation initiatives within the technology stack including Microsoft 365 Xero and Dext.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Accountant and wider team to maintain strong workflow and quality standards.
• Provide assistance and guidance to junior team members where needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative accountable and process-focused team culture.

About You

• Experience: 25 years bookkeeping experience within an Australian public practice or multi-client environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong hands-on experience with Xero and related applications such as Dext Syft and Xero Practice Manager.
• Attention to Detail: Highly accurate with the ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Process-Oriented: Comfortable working within evolving systems and contributing ideas for process improvements.
• Communication: Professional and confident communication skills when dealing with both clients and internal stakeholders.

The Opportunity

• Career Development: Learn from experienced Senior Accountants with opportunities for professional growth and progression.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in supporting clients as they build and strengthen their finance functions.
• Work Environment: Join a modern supportive firm that values efficiency technology and continuous improvement.

About Our Client Tiger & Bear Partners

Last year our client joined forces with Tiger & Bear Partners to create a next-generation advisory firm in Australia. Together they provide integrated legal accounting strategy M&A and corporate advisory services. While our client focuses on startups technology businesses and venture capital Tiger & Bear supports mid-market and corporate organisations.

Together they operate as one team with a shared vision to redefine business support services across Australia.

The Accounting team delivers end-to-end accounting solutions with a strong emphasis on compliance operational efficiency and exceptional client service. The business values innovation collaboration and continuous learning encouraging team members to approach challenges with curiosity adaptability and a growth mindset. Their clients include ambitious founders and sophisticated investors making this an ideal environment for people who thrive in dynamic and fast-paced settings.

Additional Benefits

• Prime Office Locations: Work from modern offices located in Melbourne and Sydney.
• Paid Parental Leave: All parents receive 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme.
• Additional Leave: Enjoy 5 extra days off each year to extend long weekends and recharge.
• Work From Anywhere: Access a 2-week remote work program.
• Bonus & Equity Program: Employees share in the success of the business through bonus and rights initiatives.
• Wellbeing Initiatives: Massages and meditation sessions are available across all office hubs.
• People-First Culture: The team operates with a human-centric approach working as a true extension of their clients rather than following a traditional large-firm model.