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Xero Bookkeeper (Fashion Retail)

Job Overview

Our client is looking for a Xero Bookkeeper to own the financial reconciliation and accounts receivable process for a multi-market fashion business with complex wholesale and dropship partnerships. This role goes beyond standard bookkeeping — you'll be the financial detective ensuring every payment is tracked, every account is reconciled, and nothing slips through the cracks across US and Australian operations.

Client Overview

Our client is a growing fashion brand operating across both US and Australian markets, with a strong wholesale presence through major retailers like Free People, Anthropologie, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's. The business runs a lean, fully remote team and is in an active growth phase, with operations managed through 3PL partners in both countries and supported by modern cloud-based accounting systems.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Flexible within Australian business hours, AEST (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

  • Reconcile weekly sales and payments across wholesale accounts including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Free People, and Anthropologie.
  • Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable for US and Australian operations.
  • Follow up directly with wholesale partners when payments are missing or reconciliations don't match.
  • Process financial transactions in Xero accounting software.
  • Pull and organize data using Odoo API reporting app.
  • Run weekly sales reports every Monday with financial analysis.
  • Prepare quarterly profit and loss reports and participate in strategic review meetings.
  • Review upcoming financial commitments and flag risks or opportunities.
  • Handle vendor-funded markdowns and other wholesale-specific payment structures.
  • Manage payments for outsourced contractors including accountant, ops manager, and e-commerce assistant.

Requirements

  • Proven bookkeeping or accounting experience with strong reconciliation skills.
  • Experience with Xero accounting software.
  • Experience working within Australian business hours and timezone.
  • Comfortable working with US and Australian financial operations simultaneously.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with Nordstrom or other major US department stores and understanding their payment processes.
  • Familiarity with vendor-funded markdowns and wholesale accounting terminology.
  • Experience with Odoo or similar API reporting tools.
  • Knowledge of Shopify for understanding e-commerce transaction flow.
  • Fashion or apparel industry experience.

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.

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Xero Bookkeeper (Fashion Retail)

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Part Time (20 - 34 Hours per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Must work within Australian business hours - Australian Eastern Time

Published on

Oct 23 2026

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“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”

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