Senior Commercial Bookkeeper

Moore Australia; South Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in South Australia is seeking a Senior Commercial Bookkeeper. You will manage day-to-day financial operations for a major client, requiring strong bookkeeping and stakeholder management skills. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in Commerce or a related field, with experience in a similar role. The position offers full-time employment within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing financial and administrative obligations within small to medium sized businesses.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and corporate governance.
• Personable and proactive professional with strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the client.
• Manage daily operations of the client's businesses.
• Oversee a team and workflows, reviewing work directly.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders for successful outcomes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Team management

Financial administration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business Management, or Accounting

Job description

About us

Moore Australia is a network of independent firms who provide audit, accounting, tax and business advisory services to a broad variety of clients. We are mid-market specialists, who provide personal service and local market knowledge, backed by a leading national and international network of expertise and advice. We are a proud member of Moore Global, which recently won Network Of The Year in the International Accounting Awards 2025. Being connected at a national and global level, enables us access to substantial learning and personal development programs, which continue to contribute to success stories of career growth within the business.

About the role

In this Senior Commercial Bookkeeper position, you will be primarily responsible for partnering with one of our largest entrepreneurial clients, collaborating closely to drive the day-to-day financial and operational management of their business portfolio - across a broad range of industries. In doing so, you will work with a team of Bookkeepers to ensure that the business’ daily financial transactions are processed accurately, as well as managing the financial administration tasks for each business. Furthermore, you will collaborate with our client on commercial decisions and play a hands-on role in the daily running of each business. You will build relationships and consistently communicate with a range of external stakeholders, to achieve successful business outcomes for the group.

Your other key responsibilities will include, however are not limited to:

• Developing a strong relationship with the client & being the first point of contact for queries;
• Getting hands-on to manage the daily operations of each business;
• Managing a team and workflows - reviewing work and dealing directly with the client;
• Collaborating with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

About you

Ideally, you will be tertiary qualified in Commerce, Business Management, Accounting or similar and have previous experience in overseeing financial & administrative obligations within a small to medium sized business. You may have played a key role in managing business performance and have a strong understanding of bookkeeping, corporate governance and stakeholder management, demonstrating strong commercial acumen. The successful candidate will be a personable and proactive professional, who thrives on collaborating with others, being hands-on in business operations and making things happen.

Application information

To submit your application, please upload your cover letter, explaining how this position aligns with your career goals, along with your CV, which should detail your work experience to date.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Moore Australia is passionate about creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all our people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with a disability, people from different cultural backgrounds and LGBTIQA+ people.

Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Accounting