Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

seek.com.au; Bayside; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join our Australian finance team. This is a hands-on role supporting our cash book accounting function, performing data entry and reconciliation to keep our finances running smoothly in a busy freight forwarder.

You will handle cash book processing, supplier invoices, GL reconciliations, and routine reports. The ideal candidate has bookkeeping experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Xero or MYOB;

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts assistant roles.
• Excellent data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience handling high transaction volumes.
• Proficiency with Excel (intermediate to advanced) and accounting software (Xero/MYOB or similar).
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Cash book accounting and daily transaction processing.
• Supplier invoice entry with high accuracy.
• General ledger and account reconciliations.
• Preparing routine financial reports.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support month-end processes.
• Provide general admin support to the finance team.
• Assist Finance manager with ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Accounts payable

Accounts assistant

Excel

Data entry accuracy

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

We are a specialist freight forwarder handling a range of goods, varying from biological materials to highly regulated shipments across a global network. We're looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join our Australian finance team.

About the Role

This is a hands-on accounts role supporting our cash book accounting function. You'll be responsible for accurate, timely data entry and reconciliation work that keeps our finances running smoothly across a busy freight forwarding operation.

Key Responsibilities

Cash book accounting and daily transaction processing

Supplier invoice entry with a high level of accuracy

General ledger and account reconciliations

Preparing routine financial reports

Investigating and resolving discrepancies

Supporting month-end processes as required

General administrative support to the finance team

About You

Proven experience in a bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts assistant role

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

Comfortable working with high transaction volumes

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, MYOB, or similar) preferred

Well-organised, able to manage competing deadlines

A team player who communicates well with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Freight forwarding or logistics industry experience is a plus but not essential

Support the Finance manager with other ad-hoc duties.

An accounting qualification would be an advantage.

Profile

Interpersonally you will have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). You will enjoy partnering with all levels of stakeholders within the business, and adding value through the quality and integrity of the the work you do. You possess an ownership mentality and will thrive on making positive changes within the business. You will be able to adapt and work well under time constraints.