Bookkeeper: Payroll, Invoicing & Reporting Lead

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

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