Senior AU Bookkeeper

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and reliable Senior Bookkeeper or Accountant to support an Australian bookkeeping and BAS practice. This is a full-time remote role working across bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and regular client workflows. The successful applicant must be technically capable, highly organised, dependable and able to complete recurring work accurately and on time with limited supervision. Key Responsibilities: The role will include:processing bookkeeping transactions in Xero and MYOB;managing Dext invoices, receipts and coding;completing bank, credit card, payroll clearing and balance sheet reconciliations;processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls;maintaining accounts payable and receivable;completing monthly and recurring bookkeeping tasks by their due dates;maintaining workflow tasks, priorities and outstanding items;recording time worked accurately and in real time;providing clear daily progress updates; andfollowing up and escalatingunfinished or delayed work. Skills & Qualifications: Applicants should have:strong Dext and Xero experience;competency in MYOB Business;experience with Xbert, Karbon or another workflow system;strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills;payroll experience;a strong understanding of Australian bookkeeping practices, including the correct application of GST;excellent written and spoken English;professional communication skills;experience working with Australian clients or businesses;the ability to effectively manage competing priorities; andthe ability to meet deadlines and KPIs. Experience with Employment Hero Payroll, Australian GST and BAS processes, Slack, Outlook and SharePoint is not essential but would be highly regarded. Communication and client service

The successful applicant must maintain clear and consistent communication with the team. They will be expected to provide daily updates, identify potential delays early, and ask clarifying questions when instructions or processes are unclear. The role may include direct client communication, so strong English and professional email-writing skills are essential. Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is:reliable and accountable;organised and proactive;honest and detail oriented;able to work independently;confident investigating discrepancies;able to follow documented processes;responsive to feedback; andcommitted to completing work accurately and on time. Performance expectations

Performance will be assessed based on:attendance and reliability;accuracy and quality of work;completion of tasks by due dates;payroll accuracy;quality of reconciliations;recording time worked;communication;workflow management; andfollow-up of unfinished work.