Remote Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant (15–25 hrs/wk)

For the Books; Morayfield; Remote; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

For the Books is seeking a Casual Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant to join our boutique practice. This remote role is SEQ preferred, 15-25 hours per week, with flexible days and potential growth.

You’ll handle data entry in Xero, payroll processing, Dext receipts, and bank reconciliations, working with our team to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. Training provided; on-site meetings in SEQ may occur occasionally.

Qualifications

• Xero experience or several years of QBO/MYOB with willingness to learn Xero.
• Dext, Employment Hero, and/or Tanda experience a big plus.
• Some payroll experience is ideal, but we will train the right person.
• Serious attention to detail; you notice small discrepancies and won't stop until fixed.
• Strong tech skills; you learn new software quickly and look for better ways to work.
• Accuracy and speed: getting it right without taking all week.

Responsibilities

• Data entry, bank reconciliations, and day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero
• Processing payroll, including approvals from clients, staff, and managers
• Working through Dext receipts and statements for clients
• Flagging anything that doesn't look right
• Collaborating with the team; training and review of your work

Skills

Xero experience

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Tech savvy

Tools

Dext

Employment Hero

Tanda

QBO/MYOB

Job description

For the Books is seeking a Casual Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant to join our boutique practice. This remote role is SEQ preferred, 15-25 hours per week, with flexible days and potential growth.

You’ll handle data entry in Xero, payroll processing, Dext receipts, and bank reconciliations, working with our team to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. Training provided; on-site meetings in SEQ may occur occasionally.