Senior Australian Bookkeeper – Part-Time

Time Zone: - Sydney, Australia business hours Reports directly to: CEO & Founder We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration across multiple Australian companies. This is not an entry-level bookkeeping position. You must have significant experience working with Australian businesses or Australian accounting/bookkeeping firms and be confident managing multiple entities independently. The successful candidate will take ownership of maintaining accurate, clean and up-to-date accounts and work closely with the CEO and our Australian accountant. Key Responsibilities * Manage bookkeeping across multiple Australian companies * Maintain Xero files accurately and consistently * Bank and credit card reconciliations * Accounts payable and accounts receivable * Payroll processing and reconciliations * GST, PAYG and superannuation reconciliations * Prepare BAS and IAS workpapers for accountant review * Month-end reconciliations and reporting * Maintain balance sheet reconciliations * Review intercompany transactions and director loan accounts * Maintain supplier bills, invoices and supporting documentation * Identify accounting errors, unusual transactions and missing information * Maintain accurate financial records * Assist with cash-flow and management reporting * Work with our Australian accountant when required * Improve bookkeeping processes and financial controls Essential Requirements You must have: * Several years of bookkeeping experience * Strong experience working with **Australian clients** * Advanced Xero experience * Australian payroll experience * Strong understanding of GST, BAS, PAYG and superannuation * Experience managing multiple companies or client files simultaneously * Strong reconciliation and month-end experience * Excellent written and spoken English * Excellent attention to detail * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Experience within an Australian accounting firm, bookkeeping practice or public-practice environment will be highly regarded. Xero certification is highly desirable. ## The Person We Want We are looking for someone senior enough to look at the accounts and say: Not someone who simply processes whatever appears in front of them. You should be organised, commercially aware, highly accurate and comfortable taking ownership of the bookkeeping function. ## Working Arrangement This is a long-term part-time position of approximately 15 hours per week. You will generally work 3 hours each business day, aligned with Sydney, Australia business hours. Rate: USD $10–$15 per hour depending on experience. There may be an opportunity for additional hours as the businesses grow. How to Apply Please provide: 1. Your CV 2. Number of years working with Australian clients 3. Your experience managing multiple Australian entities 4. Your Xero experience and certifications 5. Your experience with BAS, GST, payroll, PAYG and superannuation 6. Your expected hourly rate 7. Your current availability 8. Your preferred working hours in Sydney time Please also send a short 2–3 minute Loom video introducing yourself and explaining: * Your Australian bookkeeping experience * The number and type of Australian businesses you have previously managed * Why you consider yourself a senior bookkeeper * An example of an accounting or bookkeeping error you identified and corrected * Why you believe you would be suitable for this position Applications without relevant Australian bookkeeping experience will not be considered.