Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant (Part-Time)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to support a group of Australian businesses.

This is a long-term remote position for an accounting professional who has strong experience with Xero and a solid understanding of Australian bookkeeping and tax requirements.

The role will initially be approximately 2 days per week, with the potential to increase as the businesses continue to grow.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

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Key Responsibilities

#Bookkeeping

* Daily and weekly bookkeeping in Xero
* Bank reconciliations
* Credit card reconciliations
* Accounts payable and accounts receivable management
* Processing supplier invoices
* Managing customer invoicing
* Maintaining accurate financial records

#Payroll & Compliance

* Payroll processing
* Superannuation administration
* Leave management
* Payroll reconciliations
* Assisting with compliance requirements

#Australian Tax & Reporting

* BAS preparation support
* GST coding and reconciliation
* Preparation of reports for external accountants
* Month-end reconciliations
* Financial reporting and management reports
* Maintaining compliance with Australian accounting standards

#Business Support

* Cash flow reporting
* Budget tracking
* Expense analysis
* Assisting management with financial information and reporting
* Identifying process improvements and efficiencies

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#Essential Requirements

* Minimum 5 years bookkeeping or accounting experience
* Advanced Xero experience
* Previous experience working with Australian businesses
* Strong understanding of Australian GST requirements
* Experience supporting BAS preparation
* Strong bank reconciliation experience
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills
* Ability to work independently and manage priorities

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#Highly Desirable

Experience with:

* Australian payroll
* Superannuation processing
* Hubdoc
* Dext
* Xero Projects
* Receipt Bank
* Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
* Google Workspace
* Multi-entity bookkeeping
* Property, construction, professional services, or service-based businesses

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#What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will take ownership of bookkeeping and financial administration processes, ensuring accurate records, timely reporting, and smooth day-to-day financial operations across multiple Australian businesses.

You will be trusted to identify issues, maintain accuracy, and ensure financial information is always up to date.

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#Working Arrangement

* Remote position
* Approximately 2 days per week
* Flexible working hours
* Long-term opportunity
* Directly supporting Australian businesses

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#Compensation

Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Indicative range:
**AUD $12–15 per hour**

Exceptional candidates with extensive Australian accounting experience may be considered above this range.

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#Application Requirements

Please provide:

1. Your CV
2. Details of your Xero certification (if applicable)
3. Number of years working with Australian clients
4. Experience with BAS, GST, payroll, and superannuation
5. Examples of businesses you have supported
6. Your expected hourly rate

#Screening Question

A bank account balance in Xero does not match the actual bank statement by $8,750. Explain the steps you would take to identify and resolve the discrepancy.

To confirm you have read this advertisement, please begin your application with:

**"XERO EXPERT"**