Bookkeeper

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Community Leave

Team lunches

Friday drinks & cheese platters

Quarterly team events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to support a diverse client portfolio with end-to-end bookkeeping, payroll and financial support. You will work closely with business owners and accountants, fostering strong relationships and delivering high-quality service.

The role is client-facing within a respected Chartered Accounting firm, offering career development and opportunities to broaden experience across offices.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping within a public practice is essential.
• Experience managing multiple client portfolios and competing priorities.
• Strong payroll, payroll tax, BAS, IAS and other bookkeeping functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business clients with end-to-end bookkeeping across industries.
• Process payroll, payroll tax, BAS, IAS, superannuation, reconciliations, AP/AR.
• Prepare management reports and maintain general ledgers for accuracy.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

BAS & IAS

Xero

FYI

Public practice

Client portfolio management

Communication

Tools

Xero

FYI

Job description

Join a highly regarded Chartered Accounting firm as a Senior Bookkeeper, supporting a diverse portfolio of business clients. This is a varied, client-facing role where you'll work closely with business owners and accountants, providing high-quality bookkeeping, payroll and financial support while enjoying excellent career development and an outstanding team culture.

About the Role

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you'll become a trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients, providing end-to-end bookkeeping support and building strong relationships with business owners. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a client-facing environment and has experience managing multiple clients within a public practice accounting firm.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of business clients, providing end-to-end bookkeeping services across a range of industries
• Processing payroll, payroll tax, BAS, IAS, superannuation, bank reconciliations and accounts payable/receivable
• Preparing management reports, maintaining general ledgers and ensuring financial records remain accurate and compliant
• Liaising directly with clients, attending client offices where required and building long-term professional relationships
• Working closely with the Business Services team to deliver high-quality financial support while assisting with process improvements and client outcomes
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate milestones with a $250 work anniversary gift, $100 birthday gift, monthly recognition awards valued at $150, plus an annual end-of-year gift.
• Health & Wellbeing: Receive fully funded Life Insurance and Income Protection Insurance after six months of employment, along with two days of paid Community Leave each year.
• Collaborative Team Culture: Enjoy monthly team lunches, Friday afternoon social drinks and cheese platters, as well as quarterly team events and other social activities.
• Long-Term Career Growth: Join a supportive firm that invests in your development, encourages internal progression and provides opportunities to broaden your experience across multiple offices.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience within a public practice accounting firm is essential
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple client portfolios and competing priorities
• Strong experience processing payroll, payroll tax, BAS, IAS and other bookkeeping functions
• Experience using Xero is essential, with FYI experience highly regarded
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, client-focused approach and exceptional attention to detail

About the Firm

This respected Chartered Accounting firm has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service while fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace.

Their Business Services team works closely with a broad range of SMEs, providing tailored accounting, advisory and outsourced finance solutions. As the firm continues to grow, they're looking for experienced professionals who enjoy building client relationships, taking ownership of their work and contributing to a positive team culture.