Client Account Manager/Bookkeeper

Bayside Group; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

4 days in office + 1 day WFH

Varied client portfolio

Supportive team environment

Résumé du poste

Bayside Group is seeking an experienced Client Account Manager / Bookkeeper to join our Port Melbourne team. You will manage end-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of 10–12 clients, ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date.

Strong Xero experience and the ability to communicate with clients directly are essential. This hands-on role requires ownership of client accounts and timely delivery of financial duties, with a mix of in-office and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or client accounting.
• Strong end-to-end bookkeeping experience.
• Experience managing multiple clients or entities.
• Ability to read and interpret financial reports.
• Confident communication with clients.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.

Responsabilités

• End-to-end bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 10–12 clients.
• Bank reconciliations and transaction processing.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Payroll and superannuation processing.
• BAS preparation and lodgement support.
• Month-end processing and reporting.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Review financial reports and interpret numbers.
• Identify discrepancies and areas needing attention.
• Communicate directly with clients and manage their bookkeeping needs.
• Prioritise deadlines across clients.

Connaissances

End-to-end bookkeeping

Bank reconciliations

Accounting data interpretation

Client communication

Deadline management

Xero experience

Outils

Xero

Description du poste

This is an opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper who is confident managing multiple clients, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys being the trusted go-to person for their clients.

We are currently seeking an experienced Client Account Manager / Bookkeeper to join a growing team based in Port Melbourne.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, confidently manage their own portfolio of clients, and take ownership of their bookkeeping from end to end.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing the bookkeeping and financial administration for a portfolio of approximately 10–12 clients, ensuring their accounts are accurate, up to date and well maintained.

• End-to-end bookkeeping for multiple clients
• Managing a portfolio of approximately 10–12 clients
• Bank reconciliations and transaction processing
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Payroll and superannuation processing
• BAS preparation and lodgement support
• Month-end processing and reporting
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Reviewing financial reports and understanding what the numbers are telling you
• Identifying discrepancies, issues and areas requiring attention
• Communicating directly with clients and managing their day-to-day bookkeeping requirements
• Managing deadlines across multiple clients and prioritising competing requirements

About You

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper who is confident working independently and can step into the role with minimal training.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or client accounting environment
• Strong end-to-end bookkeeping experience
• Experience managing multiple clients or entities
• The ability to confidently manage a portfolio of approximately 10–12 clients
• The ability to read and interpret financial reports
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities

A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership

• Strong experience with accounting software such as Xero

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who knows bookkeeping inside and out, can work autonomously, and is comfortable taking responsibility for your clients from day one.

What’s on Offer

Full-time permanent opportunity

• 4 days in the office + 1 day working from home
• A varied client portfolio
• Opportunity to take ownership of your work and build strong client relationships
• Supportive and professional team environment

Interested?

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role where you can utilise your skills, manage your own client portfolio and make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.