Part Time Bookeeper

afw; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supportive environment

Growth potential

Competitive pay

Job summary

afw is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting for a small to medium-sized business in Victoria. You will work independently with flexibility and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities include processing AP/AR, bank reconciliations, payroll (if required), BAS lodgement, GST compliance, month-end reports, and close liaison with the owner and external accountant.

The role offers part-time hours, a friendly environment, and growth potential as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience, preferably in a small to medium-sized business.
• Strong understanding of Australian bookkeeping and GST requirements.
• Experience with Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Enter and reconcile bank transactions
• Prepare and process supplier payments
• Reconcile bank, credit card and other accounts
• Issue customer invoices and monitor outstanding accounts
• Follow up overdue customer payments
• Process payroll and employee-related payments, if required
• Prepare and lodge BAS and other ATO requirements, or liaise with the external accountant
• Maintain GST records
• Assist with month-end financial procedures
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports
• Provide management with financial information and reporting as required
• Maintain organised financial documentation
• Liaise with the company's accountant, suppliers and customers when required
• Identify discrepancies and resolve bookkeeping issues

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Australian GST knowledge

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable

Enter and reconcile bank transactions

Prepare and process supplier payments

Reconcile bank, credit card and other accounts

Issue customer invoices and monitor outstanding accounts

Follow up overdue customer payments

Process payroll and employee-related payments, if required

Prepare and lodge BAS and other ATO requirements, or liaise with the external accountant

Maintain GST records

Assist with month-end financial procedures

Prepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports

Provide management with financial information and reporting as required

Maintain organised financial documentation

Liaise with the company's accountant, suppliers and customers when required

Identify discrepancies and resolve bookkeeping issues

Skills & Experience

Previous bookkeeping experience, preferably in a small to medium-sized business

Strong understanding of Australian bookkeeping and GST requirements

Experience with Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good organisational and time-management skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Professional communication skills

High level of confidentiality and integrity

What We Offer

Flexible part-time hours

Friendly and supportive working environment

Opportunity to work closely with the business owner/management

Potential for the role to grow as the business grows

Competitive remuneration based on experience

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys working independently and wants a flexible part-time position.

Identify discrepancies and resolve bookkeeping issues

Potential for the role to grow as the business grows

Competitive remuneration based on experience