Senior Bookkeeper

Egan Brothers Facility Specialists; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Egan Brothers Facility Specialists is seeking an experienced bookkeeper in Melbourne to oversee multi-entity financials and partner with directors and operations teams. The role blends day-to-day financial management with strategic analysis to strengthen reporting and drive efficiencies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of bookkeeping, is proficient in Xero and Excel, and has payroll experience (Tanda is a plus). This is a hands-on position in a growing Victoria-based services company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' bookkeeping experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and confidence using Excel.
• Solid payroll experience; experience with Tanda would be highly regarded.
• Ability to analyse costs and produce useful management reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, invoicing and payment follow-up
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Manage payroll, superannuation and employee entitlement records
• Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Prepare BAS and coordinate with external accountant
• Monitor cash flow and produce regular financial reporting
• Maintain accurate records and improve financial processes
• Analyse labour, materials, vehicle, supplier and overhead costs
• Review profitability across jobs, contracts, trades and entities
• Compare actual costs against budgets and identify efficiency opportunities

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Excel

Payroll

Cost analysis

Tools

Xero

Tanda

Excel

Job description

You’ll oversee bookkeeping responsibilities across multiple entities, working closely with directors and operations teams. This role combines day-to-day financial management with strategic analysis to help strengthen financial reporting and identify operational efficiencies.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, invoicing and payment follow-up
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Manage payroll, superannuation and employee entitlement records
• Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Prepare BAS and coordinate with external accountant
• Monitor cash flow and produce regular financial reporting
• Maintain accurate records and improve financial processes
• Analyse labour, materials, vehicle, supplier and overhead costs
• Review profitability across jobs, contracts, trades and entities
• Compare actual costs against budgets and identify efficiency opportunities

About you

• Minimum of five years' bookkeeping experience
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and confidence using Excel
• Solid payroll experience; experience with Tanda would be highly regarded
• Ability to analyse costs and produce useful management reports
• Accuracy, initiative and confidence to recommend improvements
• Genuine interest in growing with the company and taking on greater responsibility
• Experience in trades, construction or a service business would be highly regarded

About us

Egan Brothers Facility Specialists delivers plumbing, electrical, HVAC and building maintenance services across Victoria. We are an established, growing business looking for someone who wants to become a valued, long-term member of our team and help shape our financial processes as the business expands.