SA Client Lead/ Senior Bookkeeper

Snappy Business Consulting; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Work-life balance

Modern practice environment

Job summary

Snappy Business Consulting is seeking an experienced Client Lead / Senior Bookkeeper to own a portfolio of small and medium business clients. You will combine advanced bookkeeping with client relationship management, team leadership, workflow coordination and practical business support.

You will mentor junior staff, attend client meetings, prepare BAS and IAS papers, and deliver accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years bookkeeping experience (public practice or firm preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and Xero reporting.
• Experience with GST, BAS, payroll and superannuation requirements.
• Proven mentoring or supervision experience with junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping clients across diverse industries.
• Be main point of contact for day-to-day client communication.
• Mentor and support junior staff; provide training as needed.
• Prepare BAS/IAS files and financial reports for clients and directors.
• Maintain accurate Xero files and perform month/quarter-end procedures.
• Engage with clients to identify improvements to processes and systems.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Xero Reporting

GST/BAS

Payroll

Mentoring

Client relations

Tools

XPM

Dext

Hubdoc

Xero Practice Manager

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Client Lead / Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing team and take ownership of a portfolio of small and medium business clients.

This is more than a traditional bookkeeping role. You will combine strong technical bookkeeping skills with client relationship management, team leadership, workflow coordination and practical business support.

You will be responsible for managing client bookkeeping files, communicating directly with clients, processing payroll, preparing BAS and IAS working papers, producing financial reports and identifying opportunities to improve the way clients manage their finances.

The role also involves mentoring and supporting other bookkeeping staff, attending client meetings and meeting with prospective clients to understand their needs and assist with developing appropriate solutions.

You will work closely with the Directors and accounting team, with BAS and IAS prepared by you and reviewed and lodged by senior staff.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, organised and confident dealing directly with business owners. You should enjoy taking ownership of your work, supporting your team and building long-term relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management & Advisory Support

• Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping clients across a range of industries
• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day client communication
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and follow-up
• Meet with clients to understand their needs and provide practical bookkeeping and business support
• Attend client premises where required to undertake bookkeeping, systems or process work
• Help clients understand their financial position and business performance
• Identify opportunities to improve client systems, processes and bookkeeping practices
• Meet with prospective and potential new clients to understand their needs and assist with developing proposals and service solutions
• Escalate relevant issues and opportunities to the Directors and accounting team
• Mentor, supervise and support junior bookkeeping staff
• Provide training and guidance to team members as required
• Assist team members with technical bookkeeping queries and client matters
• Support the Directors in maintaining high standards of client service and bookkeeping quality
• Promote a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Xero files
• Perform bank, credit card, loan and balance sheet reconciliations
• Complete month-end and quarter-end bookkeeping procedures
• Prepare client files for accountant review and year-end processing
• Maintain organised and review-ready financial records

Reporting & Business Support

• Prepare financial and KPI reports for clients
• Assist clients to understand cash flow and financial performance
• Provide practical support with Xero reporting and bookkeeping systems
• Work with the accounting team to support broader client outcomes

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain organised digital records and client documentation
• Improve internal bookkeeping processes and workflows
• Use systems including Xero, Dext, Hubdoc, Xero Practice Manager and related software
• Assist with workflow coordination and process documentation
• Look for ways to make bookkeeping more efficient for both clients and the team

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who has:

• 5+ years' bookkeeping experience, preferably within a bookkeeping firm or public practice environment
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Advanced understanding of Xero reporting
• Experience with Xero Practice Manager (XPM), Dext, Hubdoc or similar systems
• Strong understanding of GST, BAS preparation, payroll and superannuation requirements
• Experience mentoring, supervising or training other staff
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines
• Professional communication and client relationship skills
• Confidence meeting with business owners and prospective clients
• The ability to work independently, take initiative and manage your own workflow

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means:

• Clients receive accurate and timely bookkeeping
• Client communication is proactive and professional
• Payroll, BAS preparation and reporting deadlines are consistently met
• Client files are maintained to a high standard and ready for review
• Clients receive practical ideas to improve their financial systems and processes
• Team members receive appropriate support, training and guidance
• You take ownership of your portfolio while working collaboratively with the wider team
• You contribute to developing strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients

Why Join Snappy Business Consulting?

At Snappy Business Consulting, we want bookkeeping to be simple, efficient and valuable for our clients and our team.

You'll join a supportive, down-to-earth team where we value initiative, professionalism and doing a great job for our clients.

We offer:

• Supportive and approachable team environment
• Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate
• Genuine work-life balance focused on efficiency, not long hours
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A modern, forward-thinking bookkeeping, tax and advisory environment
• The opportunity to build genuine relationships with business owners and make a meaningful difference to their businesses

About Snappy Business Consulting

Snappy Business Consulting partners with small and medium businesses to simplify their financial processes, improve visibility over their numbers and give business owners greater confidence in their finances.

We are a growing firm with a supportive, down-to-earth and team-focused culture. We value professionalism, initiative and strong long-term relationships with both our clients and our team.

Please note: This role is open to Australian residents only.