Senior Bookkeeper — Payroll, BAS & Client Care (Hybrid)

Bentleys Australia and New Zealand; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + bought leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Parental leave

Income protection

Learning pathway program

Brisbane CBD offices

Salary packaging options

Gym membership discount

Annual health screenings

Employee assistance program

Dress for Your Day policy

Job summary

Bentleys Queensland is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance services for a diverse client portfolio. You will own end-to-end bookkeeping, mentor junior staff, and help clients optimise their accounting systems.

This hands-on role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to build trusted client relationships within a collaborative team. Flexible hybrid work is available in Brisbane.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' bookkeeping experience, ideally in professional services.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll and payroll compliance.
• Strong knowledge of BAS, IAS, GST, PAYG and related obligations.
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks).
• Ability to review financial information accurately and identify issues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; meet deadlines.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing bank, credit card, debtor and creditor reconciliations.
• Preparing and processing payroll, superannuation, leave entitlements, onboarding and offboarding.
• Completing BAS, IAS, payroll tax and other compliance obligations.
• Preparing management reports, cash flow information and month-end reconciliations.
• Liaising with clients, the ATO and external stakeholders.
• Assisting clients with accounting software setup, training and improvements.
• Reviewing client files ahead of annual tax compliance and audits.
• Supporting workflow management, billing and deadlines.
• Providing guidance and training to junior team members.

Skills

5+ years bookkeeping experience

Payroll management

BAS/IAS/GST/PAYG compliance

Cloud accounting software (Xero)

Cloud accounting software (MYOB)

Cloud accounting software (QuickBooks)

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Analytical & reporting skills

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Employment Hero

Job description

Bentleys Queensland is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance services for a diverse client portfolio. You will own end-to-end bookkeeping, mentor junior staff, and help clients optimise their accounting systems.

This hands-on role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to build trusted client relationships within a collaborative team. Flexible hybrid work is available in Brisbane.