Bookkeeper

KHI Partners; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Leadership opportunities

Mentor junior staff

Build client portfolio

Collaborative culture

Professional network access

Wellbeing and work-life balance

Career development

Job summary

KHI Partners in Cairns is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our growing team, managing a portfolio of bookkeeping clients and delivering high-quality financial reporting. This role offers leadership opportunities as the division expands, mentoring junior staff, implementing efficient processes, and shaping our external CFO services with an entrepreneurial mindset.

If you’re driven to build client relationships, grow a portfolio, and contribute to a collaborative firm, we’d love to hear

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping experience with accounting principles.
• Experience with MYOB, Xero and QuickBooks Online.
• Able to manage multiple clients with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communication to build lasting client relationships.
• Autonomous, proactive and growth-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end bookkeeping services for a client portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients as a trusted contact.
• Manage bank reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll and BAS preparation.
• Prepare regular management reports to support decisions.
• Assist clients with software, systems and process improvements.
• Lead and mentor bookkeeping staff as the team grows.
• Develop efficient processes and contribute to business development.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team leadership

Tools

MYOB

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Parramatta Park, Cairns
Full Time
$70,000 – $100,000 including Super - Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience

An exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growing accounting firm.

KHI Partners is looking for an experienced, motivated and ambitious Bookkeeper to join our growing team and play a key role in developing our bookkeeping division and external CFO services.

This is more than a traditional bookkeeping role. We’re looking for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, takes pride in delivering exceptional service and has the entrepreneurial mindset to help grow a successful division, with the opportunity to build and lead a team as the business expands.

About KHI Partners

KHI Partners is a forward-thinking global and multi-disciplinary advisory group led by senior management with Big 4 backgrounds. With 53 Partners and over 217 team members across Australia, the UK, New Zealand and the Philippines, KHI Partners is growing rapidly, with expansion into Melbourne and Canada planned for 2026 and beyond. We maintain a strong, collaborative culture while building close and trusted relationships with our clients.

This position is based at KHI JGM Accountants in Cairns, part of the broader KHI Partners group. We combine the resources and expertise of a multidisciplinary professional group with the personal service and close working relationships of a local Cairns team.

We work with a diverse range of clients and businesses, providing accounting, taxation, bookkeeping and advisory services. Our approach goes beyond compliance, with a focus on delivering practical, commercially minded solutions that create real value for our clients.

About the Role

Initially, you’ll manage a portfolio of bookkeeping clients, providing high-quality bookkeeping, financial reporting and support across a diverse range of businesses.

As the division grows, you’ll have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, building and mentoring a team, implementing efficient systems and processes, and helping shape the future direction of our bookkeeping and external CFO services.

We’re looking for someone who wants to take ownership, bring fresh ideas and play an active role in growing the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end bookkeeping services to a portfolio of clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Manage bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and BAS preparation.
• Prepare regular management reports and financial information to support client decision-making.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping software, systems and process improvements.
• Work collaboratively with our accounting, taxation and advisory teams.
• Develop and implement efficient bookkeeping processes, workflows and systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and add value for clients.
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the bookkeeping division.
• Train, mentor and ultimately lead bookkeeping staff as the team expands.
• Take an active role in building, developing and shaping the division for long-term success.

About You

You’re an experienced bookkeeper or accountant who combines strong technical skills with commercial awareness, initiative and a genuine passion for working with clients.

You enjoy taking ownership of your work, identifying opportunities for improvement and finding better ways to do things. Just as importantly, you’re excited by the prospect of building something, rather than simply stepping into an established role.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Strong bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience with MYOB, Xero and QuickBooks Online.
• Experience managing multiple clients, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• The ability to work autonomously, take initiative and be accountable for outcomes.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset.
• An interest in developing new client relationships and growing a client portfolio.
• The ambition to build, mentor and eventually lead a team.
• A willingness to improve processes, share ideas and contribute to the broader business.
• The drive and motivation to grow with the firm and take the division to the next level.

Are you a sole trader bookkeeper ready for your next chapter?

We’d particularly love to hear from experienced sole-trader bookkeeper who have built their own successful bookkeeping business and established a loyal client base.

If you’ve reached the point where you’re ready to grow beyond working for yourself, this could be an exciting next step.

At KHI Partners, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your existing client relationships into an established professional environment, with access to the support, infrastructure and broader expertise needed to take your business to the next level.

You can continue to build strong client relationships and grow your portfolio while collaborating with experienced accountants and advisors and building and leading your own team.

It’s an ideal opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to continue growing a client base while benefiting from the resources, collaboration and support of an established accounting firm.

You'll have the opportunity to

• Build and grow your own client portfolio
• Potentially bring your existing client base with you
• Develop and lead a bookkeeping team
• Work closely with experienced accountants and advisors
• Have input into systems, processes and how the division operates
• Develop your career into a leadership role
• Be part of a growing and supportive professional firm

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience ($70,000 – $100,000 including Super)
• A genuine opportunity to help build and develop the bookkeeping division
• Leadership and client-facing responsibilities
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff
• Opportunity to build and grow a client portfolio
• Supportive, collaborative and growth-focused team culture
• Access to the broader KHI Partners professional network and resources
• Emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance
• Career development and progression opportunities

  Making a Difference Beyond Business

  At KHI Partners, we believe in making a positive difference beyond business. Through our own charitable initiatives, The Khan Foundation and Hope-TKF Animal Welfare Foundation, we’re committed to giving back and creating a meaningful impact in the wider community.

  Ready to Elevate Your Career?

  If you are an experienced Bookkeeper who is ready to take greater ownership, build strong client relationships, develop a team and help shape a growing bookkeeping division, we want to hear from you.

  If you have built your own successful bookkeeping business and have an established portfolio of clients, this could be an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career within an established professional environment.