AU Senior Bookkeeper

Job Description This is a remote position. OVERVIEW: The role of Senior Bookkeeper is to provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to the client, a CFO/advisory practice managing two closely linked companies. Reporting directly to the client (CFO of one of the two entities), this position is primarily responsible for independently managing full-cycle bookkeeping — payroll, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable and accounts payable — while exercising strong judgment to identify and escalate discrepancies, and taking over from an outgoing bookkeeper of ~10 years' tenure via a structured handover. JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES: As Senior Bookkeeper you are: Responsible for full-cycle bookkeeping across two closely linked companies, matching the scope currently handled by the outgoing bookkeeper. Responsible for fortnightly/weekly payroll processing for approximately 20 employees (low complexity). Responsible for bank reconciliations across the client's entity bank accounts. Responsible for accounts receivable — reconciling Stripe transactions against the books. Responsible for accounts payable — managing day-to-day payables across both entities. Responsible for reporting via CALXA to support the client's oversight of the business. Responsible for supporting BAS lodgement through Xero Tax. Responsible for flagging discrepancies or uncertainties proactively to the client, rather than proceeding on assumption. Working closely and directly with the client, who will remain closely involved day-to-day, asking questions and providing oversight. Participating in a structured handover process with the outgoing bookkeeper ahead of her departure at the end of September, to ensure continuity of knowledge. Other projects and tasks as assigned by the client. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 10 years' full-cycle bookkeeping experience, ideally matching the seniority and experience level of the outgoing bookkeeper. Strong, hands-on MYOB experience — non-negotiable requirement. Strong experience with payroll, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable (Stripe) and accounts payable. Familiarity with CALXA and Xero Tax an advantage. Strong verbal grasp of the English language, given the client-facing nature of the role. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal day-to-day supervision once handover is complete. A proactive communication style — must be upfront about knowledge gaps rather than guessing or giving a false "confident yes." Strong judgment and high attention to detail, with the ability to recognize when something doesn't look right and escalate appropriately. Discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle sensitive financial information across two related companies. NICE TO HAVE: Prior experience working across multiple closely linked business entities. Experience supporting a CFO or advisory-style practice. Experience with BAS lodgment processes. Experience building or maintaining bookkeeping SOPs. Requirements TYPE OF POSITION, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: ● Full Time Position ● Work From Home Set up ● QLD Business Hours, following the QLD Public Holiday schedule ● Laptop / Desktop (Minimum requirements 8 GB RAM, i5 processor & Windows 10) ● Internet Speed (Minimum of 15 MBPS) SALARY AND BENEFITS: ​ ● Salary: 12.80 AUD per hour ● Paid Australian Holidays ● Paid Time off Benefits ● Permanent Work from Home ● HMO after 90 days ● 13th month pay bonus ● Supportive Team