Senior Australian Bookkeeper

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-obsessed Senior Bookkeeper to take full ownership of day-to-day financial operations for an Australian-based business.

This is not a basic data-entry role. You will operate at the level of a junior accountant — responsible for maintaining clean, accurate financials, ensuring compliance with Australian tax obligations, and producing reliable reporting that supports decision-making.

You will be expected to work autonomously, identify issues proactively, and maintain a high standard of financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities
                  End-to-End Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero
  
• Bank, credit card, and payment gateway reconciliations
  
• Journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
  
• Month-end and year-end close processes
  
  Australian Compliance & Tax Support
  
  
• Prepare and manage BAS submissions (GST)
  
• Handle PAYG withholding and reporting
  
• Manage Superannuation obligations
  
• Ensure compliance with Australian accounting and tax requirements
  
  Payroll (Australian Context)
  
  
• End-to-end payroll processing for Australian employees
  
• Award interpretation (if applicable), leave tracking, and compliance
  
• Superannuation calculations and submissions
  
• STP (Single Touch Payroll) reporting
  
  Accounts Payable & Receivable
  
• Supplier invoice processing and payment scheduling
  
• Customer invoicing and collections tracking
  
• Cash flow awareness and reporting
  
  Import / Export & Multi-Currency
  
  
• Manage transactions involving international suppliers
  
• Handle multi-currency accounting in Xero
  
• Record landed costs, duties, freight, and import-related expenses accurately
  
• Understand GST and tax implications of imports and exports
  
  Reporting & Analysis
  
  
• Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  
• Identify discrepancies, trends, and anomalies
  
• Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate data
  
• Provide insights, not just numbers
  
  Process Improvement
  
• Identify inefficiencies and improve financial workflows
  
• Maintain clean, audit-ready books at all times
  
• Implement controls to reduce errors and risk