Xero Bookkeeper: Payroll & Compliance (Part‑time)

Trefoil Care Services; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above‑award pay

Superannuation

Paid leave entitlements

Direct line to Director

Job summary

Trefoil Care Services in Sebastopol (Ballarat) seeks an experienced bookkeeper to own the books across three Victorian businesses. You’ll keep Xero tidy, run fortnightly payroll in Employment Hero, and ensure BAS, payroll tax, portable long service, super and WorkSafe obligations are met on time.

Initial 12 weeks (on increased hours) focus on tidying the current year with the external accountant. If you enjoy turning messy files into reliable books, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Essential: Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or higher accounting qualification.
• At least 3 years' bookkeeping experience, including payroll under modern awards.
• Advanced Xero skills, including reconciliations and tracking categories.
• Experience preparing BAS and processing Single Touch Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank, card and OFX transactions in Xero and correct coding across three businesses.
• Prepare fortnightly payroll in Employment Hero, including award interpretation checks and Payday Super.
• Prepare BAS/IAS, payroll tax returns and portable long service returns for approval and lodgement.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including TAC billing.
• Produce monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash reports by business.
• Administer finance platforms and keep our finance procedures up to date.

Skills

Xero proficiency

Payroll processing

STP knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or higher

Diploma of Accounting or higher

Xero Advisor certification

Tools

Xero

Employment Hero

Job description

Trefoil Care Services in Sebastopol (Ballarat) seeks an experienced bookkeeper to own the books across three Victorian businesses. You’ll keep Xero tidy, run fortnightly payroll in Employment Hero, and ensure BAS, payroll tax, portable long service, super and WorkSafe obligations are met on time.

Initial 12 weeks (on increased hours) focus on tidying the current year with the external accountant. If you enjoy turning messy files into reliable books, this role is for you.