Bookkeeping Supervisor

Join Australia's 2025 "Accounting Firm of the Year"

Step into a leadership role where you'll guide a fast-growing team, shape client outcomes, and play a pivotal part in redefining bookkeeping for the building & construction sector.

Why settle for just "managing files" when you can design systems, lead people, and deliver lasting impact?

About Xact Accounting

Xact Accounting transforms financial outcomes for businesses across the building & construction ecosystem—builders, developers, trades, architects, designers, manufacturers and more.

Our industry focus, deep referral networks, and powerhouse marketing engine have fuelled rapid growth—202% fee growth in three years and 55% in the past year alone—culminating in being named Accounting Firm of the Year at the 2025 Australian Accounting Awards.

Alongside bookkeeping, we deliver CFO Advisory, tax & business services, and specialist QBCC compliance—working collaboratively across divisions to give clients measurable results and peace of mind.

The Impact You'll Make

As a Bookkeeping Supervisor/Manager, you'll be both a leader and a hands-on operator, responsible for client relationships, workflow oversight, and driving team performance.

Your role will combine:

Client Management – Be the trusted first point of contact, building strong relationships and ensuring clients' bookkeeping runs seamlessly.

Solution Design – Implement best-practice accounting technology and workflows that drive efficiency and clarity.

Team Leadership – Mentor, coach and grow your team of bookkeepers (onshore & offshore), ensuring accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

Technical Oversight – Ensure high-quality bookkeeping, compliance and reporting across multiple clients, using platforms like Xero and MYOB.

This is a role where your leadership and systems thinking directly elevate both your clients and your team.

What You'll Bring

6+ years' bookkeeping experience across multiple clients, ideally in public practice.

Prior leadership or supervisory experience – confident delegating and coaching others.

Ability to oversee and review client accounts with accuracy and insight.

Strong understanding of accounting software (Xero, MYOB) and workflow tools.

Tech-savvy with a mindset for process improvement and system optimisation.

Excellent written and verbal communication – able to explain technical matters in plain English.

Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to onboard new clients

Why Xact?

Award-Winning Culture – Proudly named Accounting Firm of the Year 2025, with a flexible, family-oriented workplace.

Hybrid Freedom – Manage your week between office and home; we trust adults to deliver outcomes.

Future-Proof Tech Stack – Work with cutting-edge systems and play a role in shaping ongoing improvements.

Career Growth – Clear development pathways with opportunities to step up into senior leadership.

Vibrant Team Environment – A culture that balances professional excellence with collaboration and fun.

Ready to help lead a team where great systems power great people?
Apply now with your CV and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on receipt.

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