Bookkeeper

Summit Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage the full bookkeeping function for a Sydney-based operation. You will handle accounts payable/receivable, payroll for about 15 staff, invoicing, and month-end reporting, while liaising with external accountants to keep financial records accurate.

You will join a dynamic team in a Smithfield office environment, with 5 days on-site work per week, offering ownership over day-to-day finance processes and opportunities to implement

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience in labour hire or high-volume services.
• Strong AR discussions incl. debtor management and invoice follow-up.
• Experience processing payroll and payroll compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and confidence to follow up payments.
• Experience using accounting software; Xero preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Raising, processing, and following up invoices
• Chasing outstanding payments and maintaining client relationships
• Managing payroll for approximately 15 employees
• Processing supplier payments and reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
• Supporting preparation of financial information for external accountants
• Assisting with P&L reporting, budgeting, and business reporting
• Identifying process improvements and improving financial controls

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

Attention to Detail

Independent Worker

Communication

Xero

Proactive

Tools

Xero

Job description

You will be responsible for the full bookkeeping function of the business, supporting the smooth running of financial processes, ensuring accuracy across accounts, payroll, invoicing, and reporting. You will work closely with the leadership team, internal departments, and external accountants to keep the business financially organised and running efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Raising, processing, and following up invoices
• Proactively chasing outstanding debtor payments and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing internal payroll for approximately 15 employees
• Processing supplier payments and reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
• Supporting the preparation of financial information for external accountants
• Assisting with P&L reporting, budgeting, and business reporting
• Identifying process improvements and supporting better financial controls

About you

• Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within a labour hire, recruitment, payroll, or high-volume services environment
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, including debtor management and invoice follow-up
• Experience processing payroll and managing payroll compliance requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and confidently manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to follow up payments and resolve issues
• Experience using accounting software (Xero experience highly regarded)
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

You will join a growing, dynamic business where your work will have a direct impact. You will have the support of experienced external accountants who assist with higher-level financial matters, including P&L reporting and business advice, while you take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping function.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being trusted, valued, and having real ownership over their role.

Please note:

This position is based in our Smithfield office and requires attendance 5 days per week.

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role where you can make a difference, we would love to hear from you.