Bookkeeper - Australian Accounting (ZR_20873_JOB)

Job Highlights:

Contract: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Flexible (minimum 20 hours per week)
Client Timezone: AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Client Overview

Join a dynamic network of purpose-driven organizations making a positive impact in their communities. Our client, a group of interconnected entities including a prominent charity, is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper to support their financial operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to work across multiple organizations, each contributing to meaningful social change while maintaining financial excellence.

Job Description

We’re seeking a skilled and adaptable Bookkeeper to join our client’s team in a part-time capacity. In this role, you’ll be the financial backbone for multiple entities, including a well-known charity, managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks and ensuring accurate financial records. You’ll work primarily with Xero, handling everything from transaction coding to report generation. This position offers the flexibility of remote work with a minimum of 20 hours per week, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to impactful organizations. You’ll collaborate with a network of professionals, including external accountants, providing crucial support that enables these entities to focus on their core missions. If you’re passionate about applying your financial acumen to support positive change and thrive in a dynamic, multi-faceted environment, this role is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities using Xero
  
• Set up and update transaction codes to ensure proper categorization of financial data
  
• Process and enter new team member information for payroll purposes
  
• Generate and distribute monthly budget reports, providing key financial insights
  
• Perform regular account reconciliations to maintain data integrity
  
• Collaborate with external accountants, preparing necessary financial data for reporting and compliance
  
• Adapt to varying workloads across different entities, prioritizing tasks effectively
  
• Ensure all financial records are kept up-to-date and compliant with relevant standards
  
• Assist in streamlining financial processes across the network of organizations
  

• 1-3 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, preferably in a multi-entity environment
  
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software; certification is a plus but not required
  
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high levels of accuracy
  
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle tasks across multiple entities
  
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
  
• Adaptability to handle fluctuating workloads and changing priorities
  
• Basic understanding of Australian accounting principles and practices
  
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with various stakeholders
  
• Passion for supporting mission-driven organizations and contributing to positive social impact
  
• Comfortable with remote work and flexible scheduling