Xero Bookkeeper with Payroll & Client Leadership

Edison Talent; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Talent is recruiting an experienced Bookkeeper for an accounting practice in Brisbane. You will work across a varied portfolio of business clients, keeping their accounts up to date and managing bookkeeping and payroll from start to finish.

This role suits someone who enjoys client interaction and helping businesses get more from Xero. You will collaborate with the accounting team, review junior staff work, and help coordinate offshore workflow while contributing to improving systems and

Qualifications

• Two years Australian bookkeeping experience, preferably in an accounting firm.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and communicate with owners and senior staff.
• Xero certification or at least one year of practical Xero experience.
• Experience with Xero payroll and STP finalisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping across multiple clients, including bank, GST and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process payroll and superannuation, completing STP finalisation and responding to payroll queries.
• Prepare BAS, IAS and other required reports.
• Assist with financial statements and management reporting alongside the accounting team.
• Liaise with clients, accountants and the ATO.
• Provide clients with Xero training and help improve their bookkeeping processes.
• Review junior team members’ work, providing feedback and assisting with offshore team coordination.

Skills

Xero expertise

Client communication

Team leadership

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Relevant undergraduate qualification

Tools

Xero integrations (Receipt Bank, Hubdoc, Deputy)

Job description

Edison Talent is recruiting an experienced Bookkeeper for an accounting practice in Brisbane. You will work across a varied portfolio of business clients, keeping their accounts up to date and managing bookkeeping and payroll from start to finish.

This role suits someone who enjoys client interaction and helping businesses get more from Xero. You will collaborate with the accounting team, review junior staff work, and help coordinate offshore workflow while contributing to improving systems and