Job Overview
Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Xero Bookkeeper with advanced, hands-on expertise in Australian taxation, comprehensive bookkeeping, and corporate regulatory frameworks. This role is designed for a high-level financial professional who can take full ownership of Business Activity Statements (BAS), end-to-end payroll processing, and complex account reconciliations. As a crucial member of the dedicated team, you will ensure total compliance, absolute precision, and maximum efficiency across all financial accounts.
Schedule
- Part-Time: 20 hours per week (4 hours per day).
- Flexibility: Hours are flexible but must be completed within standard client business hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Sydney Time (AEST/AEDT), Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
- BAS Compliance: Expertly prepare, audit, and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS), ensuring absolute compliance with current Australian taxation laws and ATO regulations.
- Payroll & Ledger Processing: Efficiently manage end-to-end payroll operations, oversee accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR), execute account reconciliations, and meticulously audit source documentation.
- EOFY Readiness: Accurately prepare and build End of Financial Year (EOFY) accounts and statements, strictly adhering to relevant regulatory standards and accounting guidelines.
- Data Integrity: Perform complex data-entry and transaction coding with exceptional attention to detail, preserving the accuracy and structural integrity of all financial figures.
Requirements
- Senior-Level Experience: Demonstrated background in a senior bookkeeping, client accounting services (CAS), or corporate accounting role.
- Australian Tax Mastery: Mandatory, deep first-hand experience managing Australian taxation requirements, financial frameworks, BAS lodging, and comprehensive payroll compliance.
- Software Expertise: Advanced, daily proficiency in Xero accounting software and its associated ecosystem is strictly required.
- Operational Precision: Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to hit tight regulatory deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.
- Professional Character: Highly reliable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy when handling confidential financial profiles.
Independent Contractor Perks
- 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.