Accountant / Bookkeeper part time

Greystones Recruitment; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Greystones Recruitment in Australia is seeking an experienced and reliable part-time Accountant/Bookkeeper to support our financial operations in an education environment.

You will manage payables, reconciliations, payroll, and reporting, with a focus on accuracy, independence, and integrity. Flexible arrangements may be available to fit study or other commitments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping, payroll and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A high level of integrity and discretion.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualifications.
• Experience in education or a small-to-medium business would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform bank and credit-card reconciliations.
• Process payroll, superannuation and employee reimbursements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and the general ledger.
• Assist with budgets, cash-flow reporting and month-end processes.
• Prepare reports and documentation for management and external accountants.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and processes.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Bookkeeping or accounting qualifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and reliable part-time Accountant / Bookkeeper to support our financial operations.

This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working independently and would love to be part of a creative, welcoming education environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Perform bank and credit-card reconciliations
• Process payroll, superannuation and employee reimbursements
• Maintain accurate financial records and the general ledger
• Assist with budgets, cash-flow reporting and month-end processes
• Prepare reports and documentation for management and external accountants
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and processes

About you

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role
• Strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping, payroll and compliance requirements
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A high level of integrity and discretion
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualifications
• Experience in education or a small-to-medium business would be an advantage.

Flexible working arrangements may be available