Legal Bookkeeper

Books Onsite; Australia; Remote; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote – Work from anywhere in AU

3 Days Per Week (Approx. 30 Hours)

Mentoring from Principal

Job summary

Books Onsite in Australia offers a fully remote Part-time Accountant role for Intermediate & Senior level. You will prepare financial statements, tax returns and BAS, supporting a range of tax and business advisory engagements for quality SME clients.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in Australian public practice, CA/CPA or in progress, and proficiency with Xero. Remote work with flexible, school-friendly hours is provided.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years Australian public practice experience.
• CA/CPA qualification or working towards completion.
• Confidence using Xero.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative remote environment.
• Xero certification highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, tax returns and BAS.
• Support tax and business advisory engagements for SME clients.
• Work remotely with regular daily check-ins.

Skills

Australian public practice experience

Xero proficiency

Remote collaboration skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification or working towards

Tools

Xero

Job description

Fully Remote Accountant (Part-Time) | Intermediate & Senior | Job ID 1933

Our client is a boutique public practice accounting firm that works closely with small and medium‑sized businesses across South East Queensland, providing taxation, accounting and business advisory services. The firm focuses on meaningful work, long‑term client relationships, and growth rather than high volume compliance.

They’re now looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join their growing remote team. The role involves preparing financial statements, tax returns and BAS, while supporting a range of tax and business advisory engagements for quality business clients. Although the firm has a Gold Coast office, the entire team works remotely, with regular daily catch‑ups.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• 2–4 years Australian public practice experience
• CA/CPA qualification or working towards completion
• Confidence using Xero
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a collaborative remote environment
• Previous remote working experience and Xero certification highly regarded

Contract type: Part‑time (3 days per week, approximately 30 hours). Work 100% remote from anywhere in Australia with all equipment provided. Flexible, school-friendly hours designed to fit your lifestyle.

Location: Remote (Australia). Eligibility: Candidates must be Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand, and have at least 2 years of public practice experience.

Benefits:

• 100% Remote – Work from anywhere in Australia with all equipment provided
• 3 Days Per Week (Approx. 30 Hours) – Flexible, school-friendly hours designed to fit your lifestyle
• Supportive Boutique Firm – Modern Xero-based practice with quality SME clients and genuine mentoring from an experienced Principal

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.