Remote Senior Bookkeeper (for a Bookkeeping Firm in Australia)

About Growth Accounting

Our mission is to make bookkeeping easy and pain-free for small business owners. The work we do and how we operate helps improve people’s lives.

Our bookkeeping services have helped numerous clients alleviate their stress and streamline their operations. They frequently express their gratitude for the peace of mind we bring and the positive impact we have had on their business growth.


About the Role

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you’ll make a positive impact by directly helping dozens of interesting small businesses gain clarity in their finances and help reduce their administrative burden so that they can continue to grow and thrive.

We are seeking someone who combines meticulous attention to detail with enthusiasm and is a proactive and versatile “doer.”

We are based in Canberra but operate in a completely virtual environment, so this position is open to the right person in any location in Australia. You will be working from your home office and be connected to Microsoft Teams for communications.

You will be working together with the business owner initially for the first four – six weeks (100 hours) while completing the initial training. By doing this, we get to know you as a person, and you get to know us. This is extremely important to us.

We are a fully systemised ‘well-oiled’ machine which is something you will embrace with enthusiasm. These systems have been designed to make your and our life easier and deliver a superior service to our valued clients.


What Your Day to Day Will Look Like

You’ll be responsible for working with a portfolio of clients performing the following tasks:

1. Managing the full bookkeeping cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll processing.
2. Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, including producing financial statements and other relevant reports.
3. Maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and reconciling discrepancies as needed.
4. Managing and reconciling multiple bank and credit card accounts for clients.
5. Providing expert advice on bookkeeping best practices and financial management to clients.
6. Communicating effectively with clients, responding to their queries and concerns, and building strong relationships.
7. Staying up to date with industry changes and trends, including regulatory requirements and technological advancements.
8. Preparing year-end reconciliations and reporting.
9. Training and mentoring junior bookkeeping staff.
10. Identifying areas for process improvement and implementing solutions to increase efficiency and accuracy in bookkeeping and financial reporting.


What You Need to Succeed

1. Proven Experience - We're looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment and knows Xero inside and out.
2. Attention to Detail - You've got to be meticulous and have a keen eye for detail. We need someone who can spot anomalies and recognise when things don’t look right.
3. Communication - Strong communication skills are key. You'll be working with everyone from senior management to suppliers and clients, so being able to communicate effectively is a must.
4. Time Management - You'll be juggling multiple deadlines and multiple clients, so it's important to be able to manage your time and prioritise tasks. We need someone who can work independently and thrive under pressure.
5. Technology – You thrive on using technology and have experience with various tools, including Microsoft 365, Karbon, Practice Protect, Dext and more.
6. Education – A Cert IV in Bookkeeping/Accounting (or willing to obtain). BAS Agent preferred.


Why Join Us?

- We recognise the importance of growth and encourage teaUpgrade to see actual infombers to take on new challenges and seek out learning opportunities that align with their goals.
- A flexible workplace is embraced so long as the work gets done.
- We operate in a results-based work environment, so we value the quality and impact of your work, not just the time spent.
- Your voice matters. Not happy with something? Would you rather see things handled in a better way? Speak your mind and we will listen.
- We don’t take things too seriously and we want you to have fun.


Our Values

* Quality - Provide quality services that meet or exceed the expectations of our clients.
* Continuous Learning - It is important to make time for learning and to approach it with an open and curious mind.
* Work Smarter - We are consciously aware of ways we can streamline tasks to get them done quicker, but more effectively and accurately for ourselves and our clients.
* Humour - we take what we do seriously, but we don’t have to take ourselves too seriously. Humour is human!


Our Recruitment Process

We like to do this a little differently:

1. First Step - Send us an email at Upgrade to see actual info with the subject line Link Request for the Application for Senior Bookkeeper expressing your interest in the position. We’ll respond with a link to an online form for you to complete, answering a few key questions which will include a place to upload your resume.
2. Phone Interview – Applicants who complete the first step and meet the position requirements will have a phone interview to discuss your qualifications and experience in more detail. We'll also provide more information about the role and answer any questions you may have.
3. Skills Assessment – If you’re selected after the phone interview, we’ll invite you to complete a skills assessment. Don’t stress, if you’re a skilled bookkeeper you should breeze through it.
4. Zoom Interview – If you’ve performed well in the skills assessment, we’ll organise a Zoom call to get to know each other better.
5. Reference and Background checks – We’ll reach out to your listed references and verify your experience and work ethic. We’ll also conduct a Police check just so there’s no surprises.
6. Job Offer - If you're the best fit for the role and meet all the requirements, we'll extend a job offer to you. We'll discuss the details of the offer, including compensation, hours, and start date.


Applicants who don’t follow the first step above won’t be considered or responded to.