Bookkeeper

This is a remote position.

Schedule:

• 20 hours/week
  
• Monday to Thursday 1 PM to 6 PM
  

Client Timezone: Melbourne, Australia

Client Overview

Join a thriving, multi-faceted business operation specializing in children’s programs. This dynamic company manages multiple interconnected businesses, offering a stimulating environment for a skilled bookkeeper. With year-round operations and only a brief holiday closure, you’ll be part of a bustling, forward-thinking organization that values financial precision and growth.

Job Description

As the dedicated bookkeeper, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the financial aspects of multiple interconnected businesses. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with modern accounting software, handle complex budgeting, and potentially grow from a part-time to a full-time role. You’ll be at the heart of financial operations, managing high-volume transactions and providing crucial insights to drive business success. If you’re detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and ready to take on a key financial management role in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for multiple businesses using Xero
  
• Perform reconciliations, invoicing, and accounts payable/receivable
  
• Process payroll and maintain complex budgets in Xero and Excel
  
• Liaise with external accountant quarterly
  
• Prepare and deliver financial reports to business owner
  
• Handle high volume of weekly transactions
  
• Adapt to evolving business needs as role potentially expands to full-time
  

Requirements

• Proficiency in Xero and strong Excel skills, including complex formulas
  
• Understanding of Australian bookkeeping and tax regulations
  
• Ability to juggle multiple businesses simultaneously
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Meticulous attention to detail in financial record-keeping
  
• Availability for year-round work with two-week break during Christmas
  
• Adaptability to potentially transition from part-time to full-time