Senior Bookkeeper & Client Manager — Xero Expert

Ablaze Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ablaze Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper & Client Manager in Sydney to oversee client portfolios, mentor onshore and offshore staff, and drive end-to-end closing processes. You will ensure file integrity, BAS/IAS lodgements, and high-quality service across all engagements.

The role requires 5+ years' Australian bookkeeping experience, a relevant diploma, and strong proficiency in ClickUp, Dext, KeyPay, GovReports, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of practical bookkeeping and accounting experience in Australian firms.
• Diploma in Accounting/Bookkeeping or higher; Bachelor's preferred.
• Registered BAS Agent status or eligible for registration is highly advantageous.
• Experience with ClickUp, Dext, KeyPay, GovReports; strong Excel data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior and offshore staff and supervise workflows.
• Coordinate task workflows and capacity planning in ClickUp.
• Perform internal QA and review outputs with guidance.
• Champion standards, processes, and efficiency improvements.
• Manage client portfolio as dedicated Client Manager.
• Conduct client meetings and onboarding for new engagements.
• Communicate client file statuses and upcoming deadlines.
• Peer reviews and health checks of Xero data files.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank feeds, intercompany, suspense accounts.
• Prepare, review, and lodge BAS and IAS.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship

Data analysis

Process improvement

Mentoring

Executive presentation

Education

Diploma in Accounting/Bookkeeping

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

Tools

ClickUp

Dext

KeyPay

GovReports

Excel (Pivot tables)

Job description

Ablaze Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper & Client Manager in Sydney to oversee client portfolios, mentor onshore and offshore staff, and drive end-to-end closing processes. You will ensure file integrity, BAS/IAS lodgements, and high-quality service across all engagements.

The role requires 5+ years' Australian bookkeeping experience, a relevant diploma, and strong proficiency in ClickUp, Dext, KeyPay, GovReports, and Excel.