Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Bookkeeper with strong, hands-on expertise in Australian GST, compliance, and payroll to support a portfolio of Australian clients.

This is a fully remote role suited for a detail-oriented and reliable professional who can manage end-to-end bookkeeping functions independently, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across multiple clients.

Work Schedule: Flexible within Australian business hours 

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Management

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping for multiple Australian clients
• Process and categorise source documents using Dext, Hubdoc, and MYOB In Tray
• Ensure accurate coding and allocation of all financial transactions
• Perform bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations
• Maintain financial records up to trial balance

Accounts & Payables

• Reconcile supplier statements and manage accounts payable
• Assist with payment runs and prepare documentation for client approval

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare BAS and PAYG reports (monthly and quarterly) for review and lodgement
• Ensure compliance with Australian taxation and reporting requirements

Payroll Management

• Process payroll for small to medium-sized Australian clients
• Prepare and manage superannuation payments
• Calculate and manage payroll tax obligations where applicable

Systems & Collaboration

• Extract and post financial data into MYOB and Xero
• Liaise with internal teams and external accountants as required
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records across all clients

Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Minimum 3+ years bookkeeping experience with Australian clients
• Strong, practical knowledge of:
  • GST, BAS, and PAYG (essential)
• Proven experience in Australian payroll processing, including:
  • Superannuation
  • Payroll tax
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Dext, Hubdoc, and/or MYOB In Tray
  • MYOB and Xero
• Strong reconciliation skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple clients independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience working in an Australian accounting or bookkeeping firm
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-industry clients
• Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualifications

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to follow structured processes and meet deadlines consistently
• Proactive communication and problem-solving mindset
• High level of accountability and ownership

Independent Contractor Perks

• Health insurance in eligible locations

• Permanent work from home

• Immediate hiring

Note

• Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.