Senior Bookkeeper - Client-Facing with Autonomy & Growth

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

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.