Experienced Bookkeeper

Upscale Funds Management; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Flexible work arrangements

Location: Toowoomba or Chinchilla

Annual performance bonus up to 10%

Leave: 5 weeks per year

Equity incentives potential

Job summary

Upscale Funds Management is seeking an Experienced Bookkeeper in Toowoomba, QLD. This part‑time role supports accurate financial records across entities, with duties spanning AP/AR, inter‑entity workpapers, and compliance tasks.

Ideal candidates have an accounting degree, strong Xero/Excel skills, and a proactive, detail‑driven mindset. The role offers flexible hours, a salary range of AU$80,000–$90,000 plus up to 10% bonus, and potential equity incentives.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xero and Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Accounting degree or equivalent preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable self‑management.

Responsibilities

• Coding and AP/AR management for multiple entities.
• Preparation of inter‑entity workpapers, invoicing, and adjustments.
• Assistance with compliance documents and investor communications.
• Support end of month and quarter close processes.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Initiative

Learner

Accountable

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Xero

Job description

Upscale Funds Management (UFM) is a fund manager that buys farmland at agricultural prices and turns it into higher value income streams that few can access.

UFM and its associated companies:

Started in 2016, with more than a decade pioneering a new way of land management

Have a demonstrated track record of high performance and returns

Are growing fast, currently with 7 funds with $80m under management

Own 17 properties across 77,000ha in Queensland

Employ 18 staff

Have 100 wholesale repeat investors

Is one of the largest developers of biodiversity offsets in Australia

Has its own Australian Financial Services License

Also operate Upscale Carbon, a carbon farming agent, and Upscale Offsets, a biodiversity offset broker, both helping landholders develop their own natural capital

Has offices in Toowoomba and Chinchilla

We are a family oriented, value-driven company and cultural alignment with staff and stakeholders are not just words. It is what we believe and how we behave. These values include:

Authenticity: country style integrity, humility, we look you in the eye when we shake your hand, our word is important

Hunger: eager to learn, pioneer, do great things

Resilience: bounce back positively after the inevitable 2 steps forward and one back, jumping hurdles is what we do

Accountability: we deliver on promises, accept responsibility, believe that investor's money is more important than our own

For further information, see www.upscalefarmlandfunds.com.au and www.koalafarmlandfund.com.au

About the role

We are seeking an Experienced Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team at Upscale Funds Management in Toowoomba, QLD. This is a part-time position that offers a fantastic opportunity to utilise your bookkeeping expertise in a growing organisation. As an Experienced Bookkeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the operational efficiency of our accounting functions. Your meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills will directly contribute to the financial health and compliance of our clients and organisation.

What you'll be doing

Tasks may vary depending on skills and experience.

The primary accountabilities for the role will be:

Coding and AP/AR management for multiple entities

Calculation of and preparation of workpapers for inter-entity transactions, invoicing, and adjustments as required

Assistance with preparation and management of compliance documents

Assistance with other administrative tasks as and when the need arises

With progression to:

Assisting financial controller with end of month and quarter finalisations within defined timeframes

Preparation of quarterly BAS

Preparation of workpapers for end of period adjustments

Assistance with investor communications and maintenance of investor details

What we’re looking for

While it is preferred that candidates have an accounting or equivalent degree, experience is also valued. As an agile business we are able to match the tasks of the role with the capability of the right applicant. Experience with Xero and Microsoft Excel is essential.

The ideal characteristics of the role are:

Strong attention to detail: completes the little things, checks and takes responsibility for own work, and doesn't cut corners

Drive & initiative: high energy, focused on delivery, self-motivated, enthusiastic and positive

A learner: enthusiasm to take on new tasks and work outside comfort zone

Accountable: trustworthy, takes responsibility, adaptable, gets the job done without having to follow up

Maturity & common sense - self-aware, little ego, accepting conflict & that not everything goes to plan, being discreet, mature enough to ask questions if you don't know the answers

What we offer

HOURS: Part-time, but hours negotiable. Our ideal candidate would be available 830am - 3pm Monday, and 9am to 3pm Tuesday to Friday.

LOCATION: This role can be performed from either Toowoomba or Chinchilla.

REMUNERATION: Is set out as:

SALARY: $80,000 - $90,000 salary package (FTE equivalent including super), depending on experience, plus an annual performance bonus of up to 10%.

LEAVE: Leave is 5 weeks p.a (FTE). It is expected that approximately 3 weeks leave will be taken from Christmas to mid-January when the office is closed.

Other benefits that may be of value to you include potential flexible work arrangements, a positive environment with no politics and exposure to endless continuous learning opportunities. There is potential for equity incentives in time, for the right candidate.