Bookkeeper

Mckinnel Associates; Australia; A distancia; AUD 34.000 - 52.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Exceptionally competitive salary

Training to improve skills

Supportive team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Alexander Spencer is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a fully remote, part-time team. The role focuses on daily bookkeeping, payroll processing, BAS lodgements, and client reporting across multiple accounts.

You will manage AR/AP, reconcile statements, and support budgeting while working with a collaborative team and flexible hours.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero/MYOB/QuickBooks).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and process invoices.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Prepare financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Communicate with clients and vendors regarding financial matters.
• Assist with payroll processing and tax filings.

Conocimientos

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Herramientas

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Ideally 3 days per week – 5 hours per day but we are flexible for the right person.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices and payments
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions
• Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Communicate with clients and vendors regarding financial matters
• Assist with payroll processing and tax filings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in accounting software, such as QuickBooks or Xero
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of payroll processing and tax filings
• Great position with lots of job security and competitive salary
• Exceptionally supportive team environment

On offer for you:

• Exceptionally competitive salary
• Training aimed to improve your skillset
• Supportive team environment

About the company:

Join this active and close-knit team in a well-known automotive repair business. Your role will be to support the Shop Manager with various tasks, including general office administration, bookkeeping duties (including payroll, end of month and AR/AP), filing paperwork, greeting customers, answering the phone, preparing paperwork for head office, imputing data into the in-house software system, and preparing end-of-month reports.

The Opportunity

This is a part-time opportunity, ideal for someone looking to build their career within a supportive and collaborative team environment. The successful applicant will have at least 2 years' experience in a bookkeeping role and be passionate about delivering exceptional service to clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping clients, providing day-to-day accounting and payroll support
• Prepare and lodge BAS and other statutory returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Process payroll for a variety of clients, including payroll tax obligations and reporting requirements
• Prepare end-of-year Single Touch Payroll lodgements
• Complete bookkeeping duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and data processing
• Generate monthly and quarterly reports using accounting software
• Work closely with Client Directors, Managers, and the broader team to support client outcomes
• Participate in training sessions, team meetings, and company events

About You

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a bookkeeping, accounts, or similar role
• Experience in a public practice or chartered accounting firm is advantageous but not essential
• Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting is preferred
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, or Reckon
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Willing to work part-time (up to 20 hours) per week
• Committed to providing exceptional client service
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Love bookkeeping, great clients and the flexibility of working from home?

We are looking for a Bookkeeper to join our clients friendly, fully remote team. You\'ll be comfortable keeping pace with an advanced technology environment, embracing automation and AI to work smarter and continuously improve the way things are done. This is more than a transactional bookkeeping role - you\'ll take ownership of your own portfolio of clients, build genuine relationships and be supported to broaden your skills across payroll, reporting, budgeting and client engagement.

Your day could include:

• Building strong relationships and communicating directly with clients
• Processing payroll and superannuation, including Award compliance
• Preparing BAS, IAS, STP finalisation, payroll tax and other compliance requirements for review
• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• Completing bank reconciliations in Xero
• Preparing monthly and quarterly account reviews and management reports
• Assisting with budgeting, reporting and broader client requirements as your skills develop
• Working collaboratively with team members
• Keeping client work accurate, organised and on schedule

About You

You\'ll be an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys both the technical and relationship-management aspects of the role. Ideally, you\'ll have:

• Hands on experience managing multiple bookkeeping clients within a public practice or bookkeeping firm
• Strong knowledge of BAS, payroll and statutory compliance obligations
• Experience using Xero and cloud-based systems
• Excellent reconciliation and problem solving skills with a focus on attention to detail
• Proven communication and client relationship management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a team

About Alexander Spencer

At Alexander Spencer, we\'re growth partners. Ranked in the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 and recognised as one of the fastest-growing firms in the country, we\'re proud of our innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a multifaceted practice, our team is dedicated to helping businesses thrive.

Our success is built on great people, strong client relationships and a culture where collaboration, respect and support aren’t buzzwords12 they\'re the heartbeat of our team and they\'re simply how we work.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you.