Senior Bookkeeper – Hybrid, Cloud-Based, Client Lead

MW Recruitment; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 100k

Modern office

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Automation tools

Study/training support

Job summary

MW Recruitment is assisting a Mackay accounting firm in finding a senior Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of established clients. You will be the go-to person for day-to-day financial administration and a mentor to junior staff.

You will handle full cycle bookkeeping, payroll, BAS/IAS, and month-end reporting while collaborating with accountants to ensure client files are accurate and timely. Hybrid work with flexible hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Strong bookkeeping experience, ideally in public practice.
• Confident communicator who can manage clients directly.
• Detail oriented, self-driven, able to juggle deadlines.
• Excellent both written and verbal communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Full cycle bookkeeping including bank reconciliations, AP and AR.
• Payroll processing, superannuation and STP reporting.
• BAS and IAS preparation and review.
• Month end close and management reporting for clients.
• Training and supporting junior bookkeepers as the team grows.
• Work with accountants to keep client files accurate and on time.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

MW Recruitment is assisting a Mackay accounting firm in finding a senior Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of established clients. You will be the go-to person for day-to-day financial administration and a mentor to junior staff.

You will handle full cycle bookkeeping, payroll, BAS/IAS, and month-end reporting while collaborating with accountants to ensure client files are accurate and timely. Hybrid work with flexible hours is offered.