Bookkeeper

Baumgartners; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH options

Family-friendly culture

Regular social events

Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Baumgartners in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Senior Bookkeeper to manage full-function bookkeeping across multiple client accounts. You will handle payroll, BAS/IAS, budgets, and client reporting with a strong eye for detail.

Join a growing firm with a family-friendly culture and WFH options. The role supports flexible arrangements (full-time or 4 days/week) and offers performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years recently in bookkeeping, public practice preferred.
• Experience handling multiple clients and multitasking.
• Sound knowledge of basic accounting practices and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of full function bookkeeping services, including compliance obligations
• Management of PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee and payroll tax reporting requirements
• End-to-end payroll processing
• Preparation of client management report packs
• Preparation of client's operating budgets
• Preparation of BAS and IAS

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

MYOB

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Full-time role (open to 4 days per week for the right candidate)

Performance bonus for qualified staff

Join a growing company in the top 100 Accounting firms

We are a successful entrepreneurial firm of finance professionals established in 1983 and based in the leafy inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne only 7kms from the CBD. Currently listed in the top 100 of Accounting firms, our team of Chartered Accountants, tax and audit professionals, and strategic business experts take pride in providing excellence in financial advice, business services and building successful relationships.

Our core values of integrity, passion and authenticity enable our people to grow and excel, thereby helping our clients to grow and protect their wealth.

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper/ Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing and supportive bookkeeping team. The role will provide variety working with multiple clients alongside our talented team of professionals.

The responsibilities will include (but not limited to);

Delivery of full function bookkeeping services, including compliance obligations

Management of PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee and payroll tax reporting requirements

End-to-end payroll processing

Preparation of client management report packs

Preparation of client's operating budgets

Preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and efficient individual with excellent attention to detail, time-management and prioritisation skills. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to naturally build rapport with clients and internal stakeholders.

Other requirements to be the successful candidate;

A minimum of 5 years recent bookkeeping experience in public practice

Experience working with multiple clients and ability to multi-task

Working knowledge of basic accounting practices

Sound knowledge of MYOB, Xero andQuickbooks(QBO)or a strong willingness to learn

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word

Ability to work autonomously but also operate successfully as part of a team

What We Can Offer

We can provide excellent on-the-job training, afamily-friendlyand supportive cultureincluding WFH options and cultural/religious public holiday swaps, modern and bright offices near Kew Junction and regular social and well-being events (including an annual wellbeing allowance), just to name a few of the great perks available.