Senior Bookkeeper - Xero & Payroll (Part-Time)

STE Lending Pty; Kingscliff; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STE Financial in Kingscliff NSW is seeking a senior bookkeeper to deliver full cycle bookkeeping in Xero for a portfolio of clients. You will manage payroll, BAS/IAS, GST and client communications with clear, jargon-free language, ensuring timely month-end close.

Part-time, three days a week, with potential to grow hours. This role suits an experienced bookkeeper who thrives in a practical practice setting and takes ownership of accuracy and workflow improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of Australian bookkeeping experience, ideally across multiple clients.
• Advanced Xero skills including payroll, bank rules, tracking categories and integrations.
• Solid GST, PAYG, superannuation and STP knowledge with BAS review or lodgement.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle bookkeeping in Xero for a client portfolio.
• Process payroll, interpreting awards, leave accruals, superannuation and STP.
• Prepare BAS and IAS and manage GST/PAYG calendars.
• Be the first contact for your own client portfolio and explain issues clearly.
• Review and archive files and assist in onboarding new clients to standard Xero setup.

Skills

Five+ years bookkeeping experience

Clear communication

Self-management

Education

Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

GST/PAYG/STP knowledge

Job description

STE Financial in Kingscliff NSW is seeking a senior bookkeeper to deliver full cycle bookkeeping in Xero for a portfolio of clients. You will manage payroll, BAS/IAS, GST and client communications with clear, jargon-free language, ensuring timely month-end close.

Part-time, three days a week, with potential to grow hours. This role suits an experienced bookkeeper who thrives in a practical practice setting and takes ownership of accuracy and workflow improvement.