Bookkeeper | $95,000 – $105,000 package | South Sydney

ThompsonCook; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ThompsonCook in Sydney, NSW, Australia, invites an experienced Bookkeeper to own day‑to‑day bookkeeping across multiple entities. The role offers strong WFH flexibility and close collaboration with owners and the operations team.

You will manage AP/AR, reconcile statements, prepare reports, BAS/GST returns, and contribute to budgeting as the business grows. Prior Xero experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounts all-rounder experience.
• Experience across AP, AR, reconciliations and general bookkeeping.
• Exposure to Xero is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank statements, expense claims and credit card transactions; investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate ledgers and financial records.
• Handle invoices and vendor communications for accounts payable/receivable.

Skills

AP

AR

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

• Growing multi-entity group | Newly created position
• South Sydney location | Strong WFH flexibility

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing Australian group in a broad and hands-on Bookkeeper position. Working closely with the owners and operational team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day bookkeeping across a growing portfolio of entities and business units.

This is a varied role suited to an experienced Bookkeeper or Accountant who enjoys working autonomously and having genuine ownership of their work. You will play a key role in strengthening the group’s finance operations, with the opportunity to clean up existing records, improve processes and establish consistent bookkeeping practices as the business continues to grow.

The Challenge

Working closely with the business owners and senior stakeholders, your responsibilities will include:

• Reconcile bank statements, expense claims and credit card transactions, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Maintain accurate, well-organised and up-to-date general ledgers and other financial records
• Handle club communications and requests as they relate to invoices
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including processing invoices and payments
• Prepare financial statements, budget and expenditure reports and analyses
• Prepare and lodge business activity statements (BAS) and GST returns
• Process payroll, maintaining compliance with payroll tax, superannuation and statutory reporting requirements
• Prepare month-end statements and reports
• Assist with budgeting and financial forecasting.

The Expertise

Please consider applying if you possess the following:

• 2+ years’ experience in a Bookkeeping, Accounts All-Rounder or similar accounting role
• Strong experience across AP, AR, reconciliations and general bookkeeping
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of responsibilities
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising directly with business owners and senior stakeholders
• Exposure to Xero (highly regarded)