Remote Senior Bookkeeper

Summary

Join our Australian client, a premium matte black tapware manufacturer, as a Senior Bookkeeper to manage financial processes across Australia and the UK. This is a full-time job with a permanent work-from-home set-up.

Requirements

• Proven experience in autonomous bookkeeping, ideally within an Australian B2B wholesale business
• Strong understanding of Australian bookkeeping and accounting principles, with basic knowledge of UK practices
• Advanced skills in financial software including Xero, Cin7 (DEAR inventory), Dext, and banking platforms
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and solve problems independently
• Quick learner aiming to master all aspects of the role within 2 months of training
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining financial concepts to non-finance staff
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience preparing regulatory reports such as BAS, PAYG, and IAS

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and accounting for Australia and the UK independently, ensuring compliance with local regulations
• Prepare and distribute regular sales, inventory, AR, and AP reports without reminders
• Handle month-end closing, including locking financial periods and collaborating with the accountant on final reports
• Assist with BAS, PAYG, and IAS report preparation and submission
• Process and reconcile financial transactions for AR, AP, and multiple bank accounts (NAB, AMEX, Wise, Airwallex)
• Perform daily reconciliations in Xero for bank accounts and credit cards
• Support bill payments for Australia and the UK and manage related financial transactions
• Reconcile and track international payments, identifying discrepancies and suggesting improvements
• Ensure data integrity and track financial adjustments, especially for prior periods
• Monitor and manage GST implications of financial transactions
• Reconcile transactions across multiple systems (e.g., DEAR/Cin7 and Xero), resolving discrepancies proactively
• Provide training and guidance to teams on accounting procedures
• Implement best practices for data entry and communication to minimise errors and improve efficiency
• Respond to financial queries within 24 hours, providing support to internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Permanent work-from-home set-up
• Dayshift (Australian business hours)
• Full-time job
• HMO
• Paid leave
• Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rata)