Senior Australian Bookkeeper
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Job Summary
This is a remote position.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced detail-obsessed Senior Bookkeeper to take full ownership of day-to-day financial operations for an Australian-based business.
This is not a basic data-entry role. You will operate at the level of a junior accountant responsible for maintaining clean accurate financials ensuring compliance with Australian tax obligations and producing reliable reporting that supports decision-making.
You will be expected to work autonomously identify issues proactively and maintain a high standard of financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero
- Bank credit card and payment gateway reconciliations
- Journal entries accruals prepayments and adjustments
- Month-end and year-end close processes
- Australian Compliance & Tax Support
- Prepare and manage BAS submissions (GST)
- Handle PAYG withholding and reporting
- Manage Superannuation obligations
- Ensure compliance with Australian accounting and tax requirements
- Payroll (Australian Context)
- End-to-end payroll processing for Australian employees
- Award interpretation (if applicable) leave tracking and compliance
- Superannuation calculations and submissions
- STP (Single Touch Payroll) reporting
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Supplier invoice processing and payment scheduling
- Customer invoicing and collections tracking
- Cash flow awareness and reporting
- Import / Export & Multi-Currency
- Manage transactions involving international suppliers
- Handle multi-currency accounting in Xero
- Record landed costs duties freight and import-related expenses accurately
- Understand GST and tax implications of imports and exports
- Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L Balance Sheet Cash Flow)
- Identify discrepancies trends and anomalies
- Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate data
- Provide insights not just numbers
- Process Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies and improve financial workflows
- Maintain clean audit-ready books at all times
- Implement controls to reduce errors and risk
Non-Negotiable
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience
- Proven experience working with Australian businesses
- Demonstrated ownership of full bookkeeping function (not just AP/AR)
- Xero Expertise
- Advanced proficiency in Xero (not basic use)
- Strong understanding of integrations reconciliations and reporting
- Australian Tax Experience
- Experience of:
- BAS / GST
- PAYG withholding
- Superannuation
- STP payroll reporting
- Payroll Experience
- Hands-on experience running payroll for an Australian company
- Import / Export Accounting
- Experience handling:
- International suppliers
- Multi-currency transactions
- Duties freight landed costs
- GST implications on imports/exports
- Technical Skills
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets capability (data analysis formulas reconciliation work)
- High level of numerical accuracy
Nice to Have (Not Essential)
- Experience in manufacturing or inventory-based businesses
- Experience with eCommerce (e.g. Shopify)
- Exposure to inventory and COGS tracking
- 10 days annual leave credits
- 5 days of sick leave
Required Skills:
Non-Negotiable Experience Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience Proven experience working with Australian businesses Demonstrated ownership of full bookkeeping function (not just AP/AR) Xero Expertise Advanced proficiency in Xero (not basic use) Strong understanding of integrations reconciliations and reporting Australian Tax Experience Experience of: BAS / GST PAYG withholding Superannuation STP payroll reporting Payroll Experience Hands-on experience running payroll for an Australian company Import / Export Accounting Experience handling: International suppliers Multi-currency transactions Duties freight landed costs GST implications on imports/exports Technical Skills Strong Excel / Google Sheets capability (data analysis formulas reconciliation work) High level of numerical accuracy Nice to Have (Not Essential) Experience in manufacturing or inventory-based businesses Experience with eCommerce (e.g. Shopify) Exposure to inventory and COGS tracking Work Environment & Expectations While this is a work-from-home position it is important to note that this is a full-time rolenot a freelance or flexible-hour arrangement. You will be expected to work a fixed shift and maintain a high level of professionalism and accountability just as you would in an office environment. This role requires: Discipline and commitment to set working hours (strict shift times not flexible) Use of time tracking software during work hours Active participation in team and client calls with your camera ON Consistent availability and responsiveness throughout your shift Treating this as a long-term full-time jobnot a side gig or freelance task Payroll is processed bi-monthly. Were looking for someone who values structure is dependable and thrives in a role that provides consistency and clarity. If youre seeking stability and a team that appreciates reliability wed love to hear from you.
