Senior Bookkeeper

Private Advertiser; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible hours

4 days a week pro-rata option

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Western Australia seeks an experienced bookkeeper to manage client bookkeeping end-to-end and build trusted relationships while supporting day-to-day financial operations. You will handle payroll, BAS and GST, and deliver reconciliations for a varied client portfolio from a Malaga-based office.

The role offers flexible hours (4 days/week pro-rata) and a clear path for professional growth, including CPA study support, with a focus on accuracy and client service.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' bookkeeping experience, ideally in a professional services or accounting practice
• Experience in the preparation of Business Activity Statements and payroll
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of GST rules
• Confidence using accounting software (e.g. MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks) and technology to support an efficient workflow
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• High attention to detail and accurate data entry
• Strong time management, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills: you spot issues and find practical fixes
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, positive and adaptable attitude, with a genuine interest in learning and new technology
• Discretion, integrity and respect for confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Own your client portfolio.
• Keep businesses running smoothly: payroll, superannuation, payables and receivables.
• Make the numbers make sense: deliver accurate reconciliations and clean files.
• Spot issues before they become problems: flag cash flow concerns, coding problems and compliance risks early.
• Build real relationships: work directly with business owners who value your advice.
• Shape how we work: bring ideas to improve processes, systems and use of Xero, and help support and mentor the team as we grow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Tools

MYOB

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Close-knit firm · Varied client portfolio · Career growth · Free parking

Trusted by WA businesses since 2000

At our firm, we have close relationships with our clients, and we work hard to earn their trust. We’ve supported WA businesses since 2000. We’re a small team and we know each other well. We hold ourselves to a high technical standard, but we also make time for a coffee, a chat and a life outside of work.

If you're an experienced bookkeeper who takes pride in getting things right and enjoys real relationships with clients, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

Flexible hours

that fit around your life. We’ll also consider 4 days a week (pro-rata) for the right person.

$80,000–$90,000 + super (full-time equivalent), plus a performance bonus

A varied portfolio of clients across many industries

Real career growth: ongoing professional development, clear progression paths and support if you're studying towards CPA or a similar qualification

Work-life balance we actually mean: we respect your time and your commitments outside the office

A great place to work: a well-appointed Malaga office with free parking

About the role

This is a hands-on bookkeeping role at the centre of day-to-day financial operations for our clients. You'll build trusted relationships with them, support your colleagues and help our team keep improving and growing.

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Own your client portfolio. Be the trusted go-to person for a varied mix of businesses, managing their bookkeeping from start to finish and taking work to review stage with confidence.

Keep businesses running smoothly. Look after payroll, superannuation, payables and receivables, so clients' staff and suppliers are paid correctly and on time, every time.

Make the numbers make sense. Deliver accurate reconciliations and clean files that our accountants and clients can rely on for decisions.

Spot issues before they become problems. Use your experience to flag cash flow concerns, coding problems and compliance risks early.

Build real relationships. Work directly with business owners who value your advice, not just your data entry.

Shape how we work. Bring ideas to improve our processes, systems and use of Xero, and help support and mentor the team as we grow.

About you

You're organised, accurate and calm under deadline pressure. Clients find you easy to deal with, and colleagues know they can count on you. You'll bring:

At least 4 years' bookkeeping experience, ideally in a professional services or accounting practice

Experience in the preparation of Business Activity Statements and payroll

A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy

Strong working knowledge of GST rules

Confidence using accounting software (e.g. MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks) and technology to support an efficient workflow

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills

High attention to detail and accurate data entry

Strong time management, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines

Good analytical and problem-solving skills: you spot issues and find practical fixes

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

A proactive, positive and adaptable attitude, with a genuine interest in learning and new technology

Discretion, integrity and respect for confidentiality

Highly regarded (not essential)

Registered BAS Agent

All applications are handled in strict confidence.

This is an on-site position, no applicants from overseas or interstate will be considered.