Bookkeeper— All Experience Levels Welcome

McKern & Associates; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

McKern & Associates on the Gold Coast invites a capable Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across varied industries. Open to all experience levels, the role focuses on accuracy, reliability, and timely BAS lodgements using Xero.

You'll join a friendly, client-focused practice in Burleigh Waters with on-site parking, ongoing training, and supportive pathways for BAS agent registration or further study as you grow your skills.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Bookkeeping (or working towards one) ideal.
• Experience with Xero and MYOB is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and bank reconciliations for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing payroll, including STP, super, and PAYG obligations.
• Preparing and lodging BAS.
• Setting up new client files in Xero.
• Liaising directly with clients on day-to-day bookkeeping queries.
• General data entry and account maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Education

Cert IV in Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Bookkeeper— All Experience Levels Welcome

Whether you're just starting out with a Cert IV in Bookkeeping or you've got years of client bookkeeping under your belt, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a reliable, detail-focused Bookkeeper to join our team in Burleigh Waters and take ownership of client accounts across a variety of industries.

Join Our Team as a Bookkeeper!

Whether you're just starting out with a Cert IV in Bookkeeping or you've got years of client bookkeeping under your belt, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a reliable, detail-focused Bookkeeper to join our team in Burleigh Waters and take ownership of client accounts across a variety of industries.

WHO WE ARE

We're an established Gold Coast accounting practice with over 20 years in the industry, providing bookkeeping, tax advisory, and compliance services, alongside dedicated financial planning, finance broking, and insurance broking teams. We're predominantly a Xero firm, though our client base means you'll also get exposure to other platforms, including MYOB.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• Genuine variety — you'll work across a range of clients and industries, not just one set of books
• Open to supporting further study or BAS agent registration for the right candidate
• On-the-job training and support, whatever your current experience level
• Regular training sessions to build your technical skills
• Modern office with on-site parking
• Additional leave accruals after 2 years of service
• Quarterly social events — axe throwing, trivia nights, and team lunches

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and bank reconciliations for a portfolio of clients
• Processing payroll, including STP, super, and PAYG obligations
• Preparing and lodging BAS
• Setting up new client files in Xero
• Liaising directly with clients on their day-to-day bookkeeping queries
• General data entry and account maintenance

ABOUT YOU

• Cert IV in Bookkeeping (or working towards one) is ideal, but we're open to considering your overall experience
• Confident working in Xero; exposure to MYOB or other platforms is a bonus
• Comfortable managing multiple client accounts and deadlines at once
• A good communicator who's friendly and professional with clients and colleagues
• Organised, accurate, and takes pride in getting the detail right
• Reliable, punctual, and a genuine team player