Senior Bookkeeper | Client-Facing Role | Sydney Lower North Shore

Legal - Support; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Office on Lower North Shore

Supportive team environment

Stable full-time role

Job summary

Legal - Support on the Lower North Shore is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to own the full accounting cycle across multiple client entities. You will manage AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and statutory compliance while building strong client relationships.

The role suits someone autonomous who contributes to process improvement and works closely with our CFO and accounting teams to deliver accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably in professional services.
• Proficient with Xero ecosystem including payroll functionality.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and accurate coding.
• Manage payroll and related compliance (PAYG, superannuation, GST).
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and journal adjustments.
• Support management reporting and client financial statements.

Skills

Xero

Payroll

Client relations

Excel

Communication

Education

Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Hubdoc/Dext

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join a well-established and growing professional services firm based on the beautiful Lower North Shore.

This is more than a traditional bookkeeping position. You'll take ownership of the full accounting cycle across a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted point of contact and providing high-quality, hands‑on support across their day‑to‑day financial operations.

Working alongside a collaborative team of bookkeeping, accounting, tax and Fractional CFO professionals, you'll have the opportunity to contribute your ideas, improve processes and play an important role in delivering an exceptional client experience.

The Opportunity

This is a varied, hands‑on position suited to someone who enjoys working autonomously, building strong client relationships and getting involved in all aspects of the accounting function.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full accounts payable and receivable function, including invoice processing, coding, payments and billing.
• Overseeing bank reconciliations and ensuring transactions are accurately allocated and reconciled.
• Managing end‑to‑end payroll, including payroll tax, superannuation, PAYG, FBT, leave entitlements and related reconciliations.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, adjusting journals and GST checks.
• Preparing and reviewing BAS, IAS and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Preparing draft financial reports and supporting management reporting requirements.
• Maintaining accurate financial records across multiple client entities.
• Building strong, proactive relationships with clients and acting as their trusted bookkeeping contact.
• Working closely with the wider accounting and CFO teams to improve systems, processes and service delivery.
• Providing guidance and support to junior team members and contributing to the development of the bookkeeping function.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role, preferably within a Chartered Accounting firm, family office or multi‑entity environment.
• A relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification.
• Strong, hands‑on experience across the Xero ecosystem, including Xero Payroll and Hubdoc/Dext.
• Advanced payroll knowledge and a sound understanding of Australian payroll and statutory compliance.
• Confidence managing the full accounting cycle with minimal supervision.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport with clients.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

What's on Offer?

• A genuinely varied, client‑facing role with plenty of ownership and autonomy.
• The opportunity to work across an interesting portfolio of clients and multiple entities.
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with access to experienced CFO and accounting professionals.
• The opportunity to contribute ideas and make a real difference to internal processes.
• A beautiful office location.
• Work‑from‑home flexibility once established and confident in the role.
• A stable, full‑time opportunity with scope to further develop your skills and responsibilities.