Bookkeeper

The Evolved Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Evolved Group is a Melbourne-based Human Insights Company delivering AI-powered insights and strategic consulting. We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in a hybrid role, handling bookkeeping, payroll processing, office administration, and employee support from the Melbourne CBD office.

The role offers flexible 24 hours per week across at least four days, with Thursday and Friday as required workdays, and a minimum one day per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, payroll processing, or office management.
• Proven payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations.
• Experience assisting with BAS, IAS, payroll tax, and other compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Follow up on supplier bills and outstanding payments.
• Complete bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with month-end reporting and financial administration.
• Maintain supplier, subcontractor, and client records.
• Assist with purchase orders, job costing, progress claims, and subcontractor payments.
• Prepare and process payroll, including superannuation, leave balances, and staff entitlements.
• Maintain payroll and employee records.
• Assist with tax compliance requirements including BAS, IAS, PAYG, payroll tax, and FBT reporting.
• Maintain company records and digital filing systems.
• Support employee onboarding and general HR administration.
• Liaise with management, external accountants, and professional advisers.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Office management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

MYOB AccountRight

Job description

Permanent 24hrs per week, flexible across a minimum of 4 working days per week (with Thursday and Friday required workdays)

Hybrid work arrangements (minimum 1 day per week at the Melbourne CBD office; Thursday is preferred)

Varied role combining bookkeeping, payroll processing and office/business support

About us

The Evolved Group is a Human Insights Company. We build and use advanced AI-powered technology and deploy strategic consulting to help our clients identify opportunities and optimise experiences with it. We are an award-winning company with a decade of success manifesting in continued growth. Based in Melbourne, we have grown internationally, now operating in the US and New Zealand. We work for global companies all over the world.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Bookkeeper to join our team. This is a diverse and hands‑on role that combines bookkeeping, payroll processing, office administration, and employee support functions. This role is based in Melbourne CBD, reports to the Head of Finance.

Key responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Follow up on supplier bills and outstanding payments
• Complete bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with month-end reporting and financial administration
• Maintain supplier, subcontractor, and client records
• Assist with purchase orders, job costing, progress claims, and subcontractor payments
• Prepare and process payroll, including superannuation, leave balances, and staff entitlements
• Maintain payroll and employee records
• Assist with tax compliance requirements including BAS, IAS, PAYG, payroll tax, and FBT reporting
• Maintain company records and digital filing systems
• Support employee onboarding and general HR administration
• Liaise with management, external accountants, and professional advisers
• Perform general administrative and ad hoc duties as required

About you

• Experience in bookkeeping, office management, or a similar role
• Proven payroll processing experience
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations
• Experience assisting with BAS, IAS, payroll tax, and other compliance requirements
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Confidence using accounting software, preferably MYOB AccountRight
• Intermediate to advanced spreadsheet skills
• A willingness to learn new technologies and systems
• A proactive mindset with a focus on finding smarter and more efficient ways of working

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering accurate work, and loves improving processes, we'd love to hear from you.