Senior Bookkeeper

MW Recruitment

Townsville City

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible arrangements
Performance-based bonus
Supportive leaders
Modern tools and technology
Culture of collaboration
Team training and mentoring

Job summary

MW Recruitment in Townsville is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper or Management Accountant to deliver high-quality bookkeeping and financial management for multiple clients. This regional firm offers flexible arrangements, a performance-based bonus, and strong mentorship.

You will manage payroll, GST/BAS, reconciliations, and prepare management reports, forecasts, and financial statements while mentoring consultants and trainees. MYOB and Xero skills are essential.

Qualifications

  • Experience as Senior Bookkeeper or Management Accountant in public practice is preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple client needs and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Provide full bookkeeping and financial management services to multiple clients.
  • Assist with financial systems (setup, transition, optimisation, training).
  • Mentor and review the work of consultants and trainees.
  • Prepare management reports, forecasts, and financial statements.
  • Handle payroll, GST/BAS lodgements, reconciliations, invoicing, AP/AR, and general bookkeeping duties.
  • Communicate regularly with clients and support accountants.

Skills

Client management
Financial reporting
Public practice experience
Attention to detail

Tools

MYOB
Xero

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Bookkeeper or Management Accountant ready to make a real impact? Join a proudly regional North Queensland firm delivering big-firm capability. With strong growth and a collaborative culture, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Flexible arrangements that truly work for you
  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • Supportive leaders invested in your success
  • Modern tools, systems, and technology
  • A culture that values relationships and collaboration
  • Team training, mentoring, and peer reviews
About the Role

Provide full bookkeeping and financial management services to multiple clients

Assist with financial systems (setup, transition, optimisation, training)

Mentor and review the work of consultants and trainees

Prepare management reports, forecasts, and financial statements

Handle payroll, GST/BAS lodgements, reconciliations, invoicing, AP/AR, and general bookkeeping duties

Communicate regularly with clients and support accountants

What We’re Looking For

Senior Bookkeeper or Management Accountant experience, ideally in public practice

Commercial mindset with excellent client and team management skills

Senior Bookkeeper – Townsville

Are you an experienced Senior Bookkeeper or Management Accountant ready to make a real impact? Join a proudly regional North Queensland firm delivering big-firm capability. With strong growth and a collaborative culture, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Flexible arrangements that truly work for you
  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • Supportive leaders invested in your success
  • Modern tools, systems, and technology
  • A culture that values relationships and collaboration
  • Team training, mentoring, and peer reviews
About the Role
  • Provide full bookkeeping and financial management services to multiple clients
  • Assist with financial systems (setup, transition, optimisation, training)
  • Mentor and review the work of consultants and trainees
  • Prepare management reports, forecasts, and financial statements
  • Handle payroll, GST/BAS lodgements, reconciliations, invoicing, AP/AR, and general bookkeeping duties
  • Communicate regular...clients and support accountants
What We’re Looking For
  • Senior Bookkeeper or Management Accountant experience, ideally in public practice
  • Strong MYOB/Xero skills
  • Commercial mindset with excellent client and team management skills
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