AU Bookkeeper (Xero)

your Jared; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Health Insurance Coverage for eligible

Job summary

AU Bookkeeper (Xero) role supporting the day-to-day financial operations for an Australian business. You will manage AP/AR, invoicing, payroll, bank reconciliations, and GST/BAS tasks with accuracy and compliance.

This remote, full-time position requires 2+ years of experience with Australian clients, proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, and Xero or similar software. Strong written and verbal English is essential. Immediate hiring and remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with Australian clients or businesses.
• Hands-on experience with AP, AR, Invoicing, Payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing & Payments: Process, record, and reconcile supplier (AP) and customer (AR) invoices.
• Receivables & Debt Collection: Allocate payments, track receivables, follow up on overdue accounts.
• Payroll Operations: Assist with end-to-end payroll tasks and maintain compliant records.
• Bank Reconciliation & Bookkeeping: Perform routine bank reconciliations and categorize GL transactions.
• Taxation & Compliance: Assist with GST/BAS preparations and maintain organised documentation.
• Financial Reporting Support: Collaborate with the finance manager on reconciliations and ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Payroll

Bank Reconciliations

Excel/Google Sheets

English

Education

Australian BAS/GST knowledge

Xero certification

Payroll familiarity

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Dext

Employment Hero

Job description

AU Bookkeeper (Xero)

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented AU Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day financial operations of an Australian business. The successful candidate will have previous experience working with Australian clients or businesses and hands-on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payroll, and reconciliations.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM NSW AU Time, with a 1-hour unpaid break (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Invoicing & Payments: Process, record, and reconcile both supplier (AP) and customer (AR) invoices, ensuring accurate balance tracking and discrepancy resolution.
• Receivables & Debt Collection: Allocate incoming customer payments, track outstanding receivables, and systematically follow up on overdue accounts.
• Payroll Operations: Assist with end-to-end payroll tasks, including timesheet reviews, employee payment processing, and maintaining compliant records under Australian guidelines.
• Bank Reconciliation & Bookkeeping: Perform routine bank reconciliations and categorize general ledger transactions to support month-end reporting.
• Taxation & Compliance: Support Australian accounting frameworks by assisting with GST/BAS preparations and maintaining organized documentation.
• Financial Reporting Support: Collaborate directly with the finance manager on account reconciliations, query responses, and ad hoc accounting tasks.

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience
• Previous experience working with Australian clients or businesses
• Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Payroll, and Bank reconciliations
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
• Good understanding of Australian accounting processes
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Excellent written and verbal English

Qualifications

• Experience with Australian BAS/GST
• Familiarity with Australian payroll and superannuation
• Xero certification is a plus
• Experience with other platforms such as MYOB, QuickBooks, Dext, or Employment Hero
• Experience working directly with Australian SMEs or accounting firms

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Full Time (35 hours or more per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM NSW, AU Time with a 1-hour unpaid break (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)

Published on

Sep 16 2026