Senior Bookkeeper
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
- Prepare and review financial reports, including BAS and IAS.
- Build strong client relationships and manage multiple deadlines.
- $85,000 - $95,000+ Super (depending on experience)
- Melbourne CBD location, 3 days WFH
- Full-time, permanent role
About the Company
Our client is an established professional services organisation with a strong reputation for providing high-quality bookkeeping and financial support to a broad range of clients. With continued growth across the business, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their collaborative and close-knit team.
This opportunity would suit an experienced career bookkeeper who is confident managing a varied client portfolio, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and reliable work.
The Role
As Senior Bookkeeper, you will take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients across a range of industries. You will work closely with clients, manage multiple deadlines and provide accurate and timely financial support.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the bookkeeping requirements for multiple clients using Xero and other accounting platforms
- End-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Preparing creditor payment runs and ABA files
- Completing bank, credit card, payroll and balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparing and reviewing BAS and IAS
- Managing payroll processing, superannuation and STP reporting
- Preparing month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments
- Reviewing financial reports and resolving any discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
- Building strong relationships with clients and responding to queries in a timely and professional manner
- Managing competing deadlines across multiple businesses and client entities
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:
- A minimum of 5 years' end-to-end bookkeeping experience
- Previous experience working within a bookkeeping firm, accounting practice, professional services environment or other multi-client setting
- Strong hands-on experience with Xero
- End-to-end payroll experience
- A solid understanding of general ledger accounting, including debits, credits, coding and reconciliations
- Experience preparing BAS and completing balance sheet reconciliations
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Confident written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with trust accounting or legal clients would be advantageous, but is not essential
What's on Offer?
- $85,000 – $95,000 + Super, with flexibility for the right candidate
- Permanent, full-time opportunity with a stable and well-established business
- Melbourne CBD location with excellent access to public transport
- Excellent flexibility with 3 days working from home
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries
How to Apply
Click the link to apply online. For a confidential discussion, please contact Greg Nestor at gnestor@sharpandcarter.com.au
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