Senior Bookkeeper

Our client is a highly respected professional services firm providing accounting and advisory solutions to a diverse range of clients across various industries. They are dedicated to delivering high-quality, timely, and supportive service, maintaining a collaborative and professional team environment. They are now seeking to hire a Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of day-to-day financial processing, reconciliation, and reporting. Operating on a part-time basis, this critical role ensures accuracy and timeliness in financial management, directly impacting the smooth operation of the team and client services. Job Responsibilities Payroll & Accounts Payable Process end-to-end payroll accurately and efficiently Manage and process accounts payable transactions Ensure all payments are coded and recorded correctly in the system Ledger Administration & Reconciliation Reconcile bank accounts daily Manage and reconcile inter-entity transactions Ensure all ledger entries are accurate to minimise review points Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly accounts using MYOB and Xero Compile cash flow statements and reports once fully trained on internal systems Deliver financial reporting on time to meet strict internal and external deadlines Communication & Administration Manage occasional inbound calls and team queries efficiently Collaborate with internal teams via Microsoft Teams to resolve queries Maintain tidy, well-organised digital files and records Requirements Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping experience Comprehensive experience managing payroll, accounts payable, and month-end accounts Advanced proficiency in MYOB and Xero Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel High-level written and verbal English communication skills Demonstrated ability to work with high accuracy and meet strict deadlines A collaborative mindset and a strong understanding of how individual deadlines impact the wider team Nice-to-Have Skills Prior experience working within or alongside a Chartered Accounting firm Experience working remotely using secure virtual servers Benefits Permanent work-from-home set-up Dayshift (Australian Eastern Standard Time business hours) Part-time job HMO Annual leave 13-month pay With Government Mandated Benefits Originally posted on Himalayas