Bookkeeper

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About our client Our client is all about taking the stress out of bookkeeping & regulatory accounting so business owners can focus on what they love most — working on their business instead of being stuck in the weeds. Make an impact to our client's customers – optimising their accounting and financial operations. Supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow. Boutique, agile and nimble operation where you can achieve quick successes free of bureaucracy and barriers. They work with clients both locally and across the country, offering a complete range of bookkeeping & accounting solutions that keep the numbers in check and the to-do list shorter.

Why this Opportunity? Aside from the amazing views from their office, how about: Amazing culture and regular team bonding/building events. Accessible leadership – you can learn from one of the best in the business and won't need to move mountains to get that valuable one on one mentoring time with them. Supportive of your ongoing professional development – internal and external training sessions, opportunity for local networking and industry event attendance to keep you connected and ahead of industry changes. High level trust, respectful and flexible workplace – we've mentioned the amazing office views you'll be treated to, but you can also take advantage of hybrid, part-time, or full-time arrangements that suit all parties. Make an impact – Lead, mentor, and innovate while helping clients improve systems for accuracy, efficiency, and better decision-making.

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Bookkeeper in an Accounting, Business Advisory or Law Firm
• Be familiar with all the expected statutory & regulatory requirements so far as accounting and financials (BAS, Super, Balance Sheets, P&L, Depreciation Schedules, Amortisation Schedules)
• Ability to problem solve, meet deadlines, prioritise work and deliver on time
• Highly developed communication skills – written, verbal, face to face

• Working collaboratively with the team
• Preparing statutory obligations — IAS, BAS, and STP finalisation
• Processing payroll and superannuation
• Educating, training and supporting clients, recommending solutions (such as software) to optimise their existing processes
• Contributing to continuous improvement – both internally and externally with clients
• Developing insight-based reporting to help people from non-accounting/finance backgrounds understand the 'why'
• Leading client meetings with clear updates, performance insights, and proactive advice
• Preparing and lodging Payroll Tax and Workers Compensation obligations
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Setting up amortisation schedules
• Liaising with the ATO and other regulatory bodies
• Working confidently across Xero, MYOB, and other accounting platforms

In short, you'll be helping our clients ensure the statutory/regulatory requirements are met and that they're not 'out of bounds' in terms of their responsibilities to the ATO, ASIC, Workers Compensation, and so on.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now. Alternatively, you can reach out to Alan Kinder of GWG Recruitment on or As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces, strengthened by diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact your consultant via the phone number or email above.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces, strengthened by diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact your consultant via the phone number or email above.

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