Bookkeeper

**Job Title**: Bookkeeper

**Location**: Equilibrium Manufacturing — Head Office
**Reports To**: Operations Manager / Director

**Role Summary**

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented **Bookkeeper** to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations of our growing manufacturing business. You’ll be responsible for managing **accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll**, and ensuring all financial records are accurate, timely, and audit-ready.

You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and Wholesale team to ensure smooth payment cycles and help maintain the financial backbone of the company. This is a hands-on, detail-first role — perfect for someone who thrives in structured environments and takes pride in clean books.

**Key Responsibilities** Accounts Payable (**~3 hours daily**)
- Full-cycle management of supplier invoices and credit notes
- Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Monitor aged payables and ensure timely supplier payments
- Process employee reimbursements and credit card expenses

Accounts Receivable (**~1 hour daily**)
- Allocate customer payments in Xero and reconcile statements
- Collaborate with the Wholesale Team to monitor overdue accounts
- Provide support on customer collections where needed

Banking & Reconciliations (**~2 hours daily**)
- Daily reconciliation of bank feeds and transactions
- Process domestic and international payments and transfers
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records

Subcontractor & Payroll Processing (**~1 hour daily**)
- Process fortnightly payroll via **KeyPay**, including superannuation and entitlements
- Coordinate payment of subcontractors (BAS-compliant)
- Support onboarding and payroll queries from the production team

**Tools & Systems**
- Proficiency in **Xero** for AP/AR, reporting, and reconciliations
- Strong working knowledge of **KeyPay** for payroll processing
- Comfortable working in **Excel** (pivot tables, filters, VLOOKUPs)

**What We’re Looking For**
- 3+ years bookkeeping experience (Xero & payroll essential)
- Sound understanding of GST, superannuation, and Australian payroll compliance
- Detail-oriented and highly organised — no tolerance for messy books
- Able to handle time-sensitive tasks across multiple workflows
- Great communicator, especially when chasing payables/receivables
- Trustworthy, accountable, and discreet with financial information

Success in This Role Looks Like:

- All bank accounts reconciled daily
- No aged payables over terms
- Payroll and super processed on time without reminders
- Clear visibility of cash flow and real-time financial health
- The books are audit-ready — always

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.2 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person