Senior Bookkeeper

Acclime; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Birthday Leave

Wellness Day Leave

Global company growth opportunities

Job summary

Acclime is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our team and support high-quality bookkeeping and financial services for a diverse client base. This hands-on, client-facing role oversees day‑to‑day bookkeeping and supports junior and offshore team members.

The Senior Bookkeeper ensures client records are accurate and compliant, enabling senior accountants to prepare financial statements and tax returns efficiently, while contributing to process improvements and system knowledge

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a senior bookkeeping role.
• Relevant bookkeeping qualification (e.g. Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong experience using Xero and related apps.
• Solid understanding of Australian bookkeeping and payroll requirements, including BAS, STP, superannuation, payroll tax and WorkCover.
• BAS Agent registration or eligibility.
• Experience reviewing and supervising the work of other bookkeepers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping clients across industries.
• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll processing.
• Review work of junior and offshore team members.
• Prepare BAS/IAS, activity statements, and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with BAS/STP and superannuation requirements.
• Lodgement of compliance obligations on time.

Skills

Senior bookkeeping

Client portfolio management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Autonomy

Offshore teams experience

Multi-industry exposure

Education

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Acclime is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our team and support the delivery of high‑quality bookkeeping and financial support services to a diverse client base. This role is hands‑on and client‑facing, with responsibility for overseeing day‑to‑day bookkeeping, supporting junior and offshore team members, and assisting with the preparation and accuracy of financial information used in management and statutory reporting.

The Senior Bookkeeper plays a critical role in ensuring that client records are accurate, up to date, and compliant, enabling senior accountants and managers to prepare financial statements and tax returns efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Workflow Management

• Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping clients across a range of industries.
• Act as a key point of contact for bookkeeping‑related client queries.
• Proactively identify issues within client records and escalate where required.
• Ensure work is delivered accurately on time, and in line with agreed service standards.
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Payroll processing, including STP
• Superannuation, payroll tax and WorkCover processing
• Month‑end journals and adjustments
• Prepare and review activity statements (BAS/IAS).
• Prepare monthly and ad‑hoc management reports.
• Assist senior accountants and managers with:
• Month‑end and year‑end processes
• Preparation of accurate workpapers and reconciliations
• Ensuring financial data is complete and reliable for financial statement preparation

Review & Quality Control

• Review bookkeeping work prepared by junior and offshore team members.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and adherence to internal processes and best‑practice standards.
• Identify inefficiencies or errors and recommend improvements.

Team Support & Training

• Provide guidance, training and day‑to‑day support to junior bookkeepers and offshore teams.
• Assist with onboarding and upskilling of team members.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of bookkeeping procedures and documentation.

Compliance & Lodgements

• Oversee accurate and timely lodgement of compliance obligations, including:
• Activity Statements
• WorkCover
• Single Touch Payroll
• Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR)

Systems & Process Improvement

• Assist with implementing and maintaining best‑practice bookkeeping processes.
• Support clients with system setup, clean‑ups and process improvements.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of bookkeeping systems and related software.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a senior bookkeeping role.
• Relevant bookkeeping qualification (e.g. Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong experience using Xero and related apps.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of Australian bookkeeping and payroll requirements, including BAS, STP, superannuation, payroll tax and WorkCover.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• BAS Agent registration or eligibility.
• Experience reviewing and supervising the work of other bookkeepers.
• Experience working with offshore teams.
• Exposure to multiple industries and complex client structures.

Here's what makes this role a winner:

• Work on a diverse client base.
• Flexible working arrangements considered for the right candidate.
• Be part of a global company with ample growth opportunities, professional development and the chance to build a meaningful network.
• Be part of an organisation focused on collaborative, forward thinking and a high value for innovation.
• We champion a healthy balance through meaningful initiatives like Birthday Leave and Acclime Wellness Day Leave.

Not meeting every requirement? If this roles excites you and you believe you would be a strong addition to the team, we would still love to hear from you.