Assistant Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accounts Clerk

Essential Coffee Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Coffee Pty Ltd – Burleigh Heads QLD is seeking a full-time Senior Accounts Clerk / Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper. Based in Burleigh Heads, you may later work from Perth, Queensland, or Hamilton (NZ) offices. The role focuses on Payroll and Accounts Payable with duties across AR and month-end support.

You will report to the CFO and contribute to BAS lodgements, balance sheet reconciliations, and high-volume data entry while using Xero, Unleashed and Deputy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• An accounting degree, or currently studying towards one (highly desirable).
• At least 12+ months’ payroll processing experience using Xero or similar software.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll, AP, AR and GL.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll (Xero or similar) including superannuation and obligations.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger.
• Perform credit control and debtor management.
• Conduct month-end processing and journals (accruals/prepaids).
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations.
• BAS and superannuation lodgements.
• Ensure accurate, high-volume data entry.
• Coordinate across Outlook inboxes and liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Utilise accounting systems including Xero, Unleashed and Deputy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General ledger

Xero

Unleashed

Deputy

Balance sheet reconciliations

Data entry

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Xero

Unleashed

Deputy

Job description

Essential Coffee Pty Ltd – Burleigh Heads QLD

The successful applicant will join our small team at Essential Coffeeand be part of an exciting division within our highly successful global business. This position will be based in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, with the potential opportunity to work from our Perth, Queensland or Hamilton (NZ)offices in the future.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Accounts Clerk / Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper, predominately focused on Accounts Payable and Payroll, with additional responsibility for Accounts Receivable and month-end support, to join our Finance Team. This position will report to the CFO.

About the Role

• Processing payroll (Xero or similar), including superannuation and compliance obligations
• Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger functions
• Credit control and debtor management
• Month-end processing, including journals such as accruals and prepaid expenses
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• BAS and Superannuation lodgements
• Accurate and efficient high volume data entry
• Working across multiple Outlook inboxes and liaising with stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Using accounting and operational systems including Xero, Unleashed and Deputy

About You

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role
• An accounting degree, or currently studying towards one (highly desirable)
• At least 12 + months’ payroll processing experience using Xero or similar software (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of payroll, AP, AR and general ledger functions
• Month-end and balance sheet reconciliation experience (highly desirable)
• Solid experience with accounting software; Xero, Unleashed and Deputy highly regarded
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business
• High attention to detail and precise data entry skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning and development
• Full working rights in Australia (no sponsorship available)

If you believe you have what it takes to perform this role, then we want you!

Immediate start required. Only suitable applicants will be contacted

Please do not apply if you do not meet the right experience/ requirements.