Remote Bookkeeper

Horner Recruitment Ltd; City of Melbourne; Remote; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 hours/week

Work from home

End of 2026 assignment

Clear processes and SOPs

Independent role

Immediate opportunity

Job summary

Horner Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a capable Bookkeeper for a remote, part-time role based in Mitcham. You will support the Accountant on a temporary basis, handling AP/AR, invoicing, reconciliations and month-end tasks across a 4-hour daily schedule.

The assignment runs through to the end of 2026, with clear SOPs/processes and a learning-friendly environment. Ideal candidates possess solid Australian bookkeeping experience, GST knowledge, and the ability to work independently from home with

Qualifications

• Solid Australian bookkeeping/accounts experience.
• Experience across AP, AR and reconciliations.
• Experience with construction, trade or project-based businesses is a plus.
• Hands-on with progress claims or milestone invoicing.
• GST and invoicing requirements knowledge.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounts work to keep the business running smoothly.
• Accounts Payable and supplier invoice processing.
• Accounts Receivable and customer invoicing.
• Progress and milestone invoicing.
• Bank and account reconciliations.
• Xero data entry, coding and financial records.
• Prepare supplier payment runs.
• Customer payment allocation and follow-up.
• Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support month-end activities.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve queries.

Skills

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Reconciliations

Xero

Invoicing

GST knowledge

Independent worker

Education

Bookkeeping/Accounting/Finance or Business qualification

Tools

Monday.com

Odoo

Excel

Job description

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking for consistent part-time hours, remote flexibility and a role where your experience is genuinely valued, this could be a great opportunity.

We're recruiting for an established business based in Mitcham that is looking for a capable Bookkeeper to support their Accountant on a temporary basis, working 4 hours a day, Monday - Friday.

What's In It For You?

• 20 consistent hours every week - 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday
• Work from home - no commute and no office distractions
• Assignment through to the end of 2026 - giving you the opportunity for ongoing work
• Clear processes and SOPs - you won't be expected to figure everything out yourself
• A role where you can work independently - once you've completed the handover, you'll have ownership of your regular workload
• Immediate opportunity - ideal if you're available for a new assignment

What You'll Be Doing

You'll take care of the day-to-day accounts work that keeps the business running smoothly, including:

• Accounts Payable and supplier invoice processing
• Accounts Receivable and customer invoicing
• Progress and milestone invoicing
• Bank and account reconciliations
• Xero data entry, coding and financial records
• Preparing supplier payment runs
• Customer payment allocation and follow-up
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Supporting month-end activities
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving queries

What We're Looking For

You'll be a strong fit if you have:

• Solid Australian bookkeeping/accounts experience
• Experience across AP, AR and reconciliations
• Experience with construction, trade or project-based businesses
• Hands-on experience with progress claims or milestone invoicing
• A relevant bookkeeping, accounting, finance or business qualification
• Good knowledge of Australian GST and invoicing requirements
• The ability to learn new processes quickly and work independently
• A proactive approach and the confidence to ask questions when needed
• Experience with Monday.com, Odoo and Excel is a bonus

The Working Arrangement

This is a genuine remote role, so you'll need your own:

• Secure computer
• Reliable internet
• Private, professional workspace

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper who wants good hourly pay, predictable part-time hours and the flexibility of working from home, we'd love to hear from you.

At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.

We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability - please email [e-mail] if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process. Please note that applications or resumes sent to this email address will not be accepted or responded to.