Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant (Remote)

Relevate Consulting; India; Remote; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant to handle bookkeeping and payroll for Australian clients in a remote role. Candidates should have advanced accounting skills, expertise in software like Xero, and strong attention to detail. The ideal applicant is someone who thrives in a structured environment, values integrity, and is proactive in managing tasks. This position is full-time and offers growth opportunities within a stable, long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong systems and procedural thinking; ability to follow complex written procedures precisely.
• Very high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and switch contexts without losing accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced bookkeeping and payroll work for Australian clients.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable along with reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll setup, compliance, and employee onboarding.
• Support general business operations and team communications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Proactive mindset

Complex procedural thinking

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: India (Remote)

Company: Relevate Consulting

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant (Remote)

About Relevate

Relevate is an Australia-based consulting and services firm that supports businesses through structured, long‑term delivery models. Part of our work includes providing dedicated virtual staff to Australian organisations across professional services, finance, and operations.

We are currently expanding our India‑based team and are looking for experienced bookkeeping and accounting professionals who are seeking a stable, long‑term remote role within a highly structured and professional environment.

This is not a short‑term or casual opportunity. We invest heavily in onboarding, training, systems, and integration, and we are looking for people who want to grow with the business over time.

Position Overview

This role involves advanced bookkeeping and payroll work across a portfolio of Australian clients. You will work within clearly documented procedures, supported by structured workflows, task management systems, and a collaborative remote team.

The role suits someone who values clarity, structure, accountability, and professional standards, and who is comfortable being responsible for delivery rather than loosely defined tasks.

How the Engagement Works

This role is performed day‑to‑day as part of the Exdia team, working on Australian client systems and processes.

Roles are primarily scope‑based, not traditional hourly employment:

• Each role has a defined scope of responsibility with an agreed monthly value
• Work is planned carefully and supported by strong procedures
• Accountability and delivery matter more than clock‑watching

There are limited exceptions:

• During probation, work may be tracked hourly at a probationary rate
• Additional project or internal operations work may be offered separately

Relevate also operates an Offline Rest Policy, supporting sustainable work patterns alongside clear delivery expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Accounts payable and receivable
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• System checks and data integrity reviews
• Journals, reporting, and month‑end processes
• File clean‑ups, repairs, and rebuilds
• Backlog and catch‑up projects
• GST and related compliance work
• Other bookkeeping and accounting support as required

Payroll Processing

• Payroll system setup and configuration
• New employee onboarding and setup
• Pay item and template configuration
• Reading and interpreting Australian employment awards
• PAYG, superannuation, and salary sacrifice processing
• Ongoing payroll compliance and administration

Operational & Team Support

• Managing incoming emails and task triage
• Daily schedule and workflow management
• Client and internal team communications
• Participation in meetings and coordination activities
• General business operations support as required

Our Values

Our values guide how we work with clients and with each other. These are central to how team members are selected and supported:

• Integrity – being clear, reliable, and consistent in word and action
• Humility – valuing and respecting others
• Fairness – dealing honestly and reasonably
• Openness – communicating clearly and authentically
• Initiative – being proactive and resourceful
• Diligence – showing care, accuracy, and commitment to responsibilities
• Goodness – demonstrating kindness and consideration in work and relationships

Skills & Qualities

Essential

• Strong systems and procedural thinking; ability to follow complex written procedures precisely
• Very high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to learn and navigate new software and systems quickly
• Strong people skills with professional communication
• Ability to manage conversations constructively, including complexity or conflict
• Very high standard of written English, including documentation and email etiquette
• High conversational spoken English for video and phone communication
• Advanced bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll capability with strong compliance awareness
• Proactive, diligent, and ownership‑driven mindset
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and switch contexts without losing accuracy

Highly Desirable

• Xero expertise at advisor level
• Experience with complex Australian payrolls
• Australian GST and BAS experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Experience with complex scheduling and task management systems

Candidate assessment will focus primarily on values alignment and essential criteria. Highly desirable skills will differentiate candidates but are not a substitute for the essentials.

Home-Based Setup Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

• A clean, safe, ergonomic, and distraction‑free workspace

• A personal computer/laptop with:
• Operating system no more than three years old
• Active antivirus and malware protection
• Exclusive use by the employee
• Password‑protected access and secure storage
• Reliable camera, microphone, and audio for video conferencing

• Stable internet connection with:
• Minimum 10 Mbps download speed
• Minimum 2 Mbps upload speed

Relevate Consulting is committed to creating an inclusive, high‑performance workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are ready to make a meaningful impact.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services