Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Administration Officer - Part-Time Flexibility

The Recruitment Alternative Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Hybrid working after training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Recruitment Alternative Ltd is seeking a practical Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Administration Officer for a part-time, flexible role in Sydney. You will own the day-to-day finance function across Australia and New Zealand, work with the GM and owners, and support administration and office management.

You will handle AR/AP, payroll (STP), GST/BAS, inventory and reporting with autonomy, in a role that offers school hours or 3-4 days per week and hybrid working after training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in senior bookkeeping or a similar finance role.
• Strong Xero and payroll experience, including STP and superannuation.
• Current Xero and Xero Payroll Certifications.
• Strong knowledge of GST, BAS, payroll tax and workers compensation.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration in Xero.
• Managing AR / AP / CC / purchasing and supplier relationships.
• End-to-end payroll responsibilities, including STP.
• GST reconciliations and preparing information for BAS.
• Managing inventory and stock-related accounting and reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end and management reporting.
• Supporting budgeting and cash-flow reporting.

Skills

Senior bookkeeping

Xero payroll

GST/BAS knowledge

Excel

Autonomous work

Strong communication

Education

Bookkeeping qualification or diploma

Tools

Asana

Xero Certifications

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Administration Officer - Part-Time Flexibility

This role offers flexibility around your hours, whether you're looking for school hours, 3-4 days per week, or another part-time arrangement that works for both you and the business.

About the Employer

Our client is a growing technology business specialising in innovative solutions that help organisations manage their document lifecycle - from digital workflows and document management through to digitisation and hardware solutions. They have built a friendly, supportive and collaborative culture where people are trusted to get on with their work and make a difference.

About the Role

In this hands-on and autonomous role, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across Australia and New Zealand, while supporting the wider business with administration and office management. Working closely with the General Manager and business owners, you'll play a key role in keeping the finance function and Sydney office running smoothly. The position offers part-time hours, with flexibility around working school hours or 3-4 days per week.

Duties will include:

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration in Xero
• Managing AR / AP / CC / purchasing and supplier relationships
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• End-to-end payroll responsibilities, including STP
• Completing GST reconciliations and preparing information for BAS
• Managing inventory and stock-related accounting and reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records and procedures
• Assisting with month-end and management reporting
• Supporting budgeting and cash-flow reporting
• Liaising with external accountants as required
• Coordinating office suppliers, services and operational requirements
• Using Asana to manage recurring tasks and workflows

About the Person

We're looking for a practical, organised and hands-on professional who takes ownership, embraces variety and brings a flexible approach to their work. You'll move confidently between finance, administration and supporting the wider business, and be comfortable working autonomously. If you're an experienced Senior Bookkeeper or Finance Officer who values autonomy and wants to be a trusted part of a growing business, this could be a great opportunity.

Ideal Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in senior bookkeeping or a similar finance role
• Strong Xero and payroll experience, including STP and superannuation
• Current Xero and Xero Payroll Certifications
• Strong knowledge of GST, BAS, payroll tax and workers compensation
• Experience across AP, AR, invoicing, reconciliations, and debt collection
• Experience with inventory, multiple entities and financial reporting
• Strong Excel skills and exposure to budgeting and cash flow
• Highly organised, accurate and confident working autonomously
• Strong administrative and communication skills
• Experience with Asana or similar systems advantageous
• Bookkeeping qualification or diploma would be an advantage, but is not essential

What's on Offer

• Part-time hours with flexibility to suit the right person
• School hours or 3-4 days per week considered
• $80K-$90K + Super, depending on experience, pro rata for part-time hours
• Immediate start
• Hybrid working once you're fully trained and confident in the role
• A genuinely friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work directly with the business owners and General Manager
• Significant autonomy and ownership of the role
• Thorough training and support provided
• A varied position within a growing technology business
• Less than a 10-minute walk from Green Square Station

Ready for your next opportunity?

If you're looking for a flexible part-time role where your experience is valued, you're trusted to take ownership and no two days are exactly the same, we'd love to hear from you.