Senior Bookkeeper

Our client is an Australian company that specialise in the design and manufacture of premium matte black tapware; with an emphasis on modern design and clean lines.

They are currently looking to hire a Senior Bookkeeper to manage our financial processes across Australian operations with a small amount of time allocated toward our client's UK office.

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Reporting

• 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.

Transaction Processing and Reconciliation

• 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.

Analysis and Problem-Solving

• 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.

Team Collaboration and Process Improvement

• 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.

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.

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)