Hybrid Senior Bookkeeper

About Change Accountants & Advisors

Change Accountants & Advisors isn't your typical accounting firm. We're a passionate, award-winning team dedicated to helping clients achieve more than just numbers on a page. We help them build wealth, reduce stress, and live their best lives.

We are leading the way for accounting firms across Australia with a combined asset protection and estate planning offering. We've won both the Xero Australia Accounting Partner of the Year and the Xero Australia App Partner of the Year.

Get to know the director, Timothy Munro here:

What's on offer:

• Competitive Salary from $80,000 to 100,000
• $2, cash bonus every July if fee targets are met
• Working Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• This role offers hybrid flexibility after two months, with the option to work from home 1-2 days a week and adaptable working hours.
• We offer $1,000 of own choice skills training each year
• Great opportunity for career growth
• Supportive Culture: A friendly, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• All the Tools You Need: We'll provide the equipment so you can do your best work, wherever you are.
• A fun team to work with.

Role Overview

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will be a fundamental key player within our team. You will maintain complete sets of financial records, keep track of accounts, and verify the accuracy of procedures used for recording financial transactions through the nominated business accounting software to the start of the Tax Return and Annual Financial Statements job stage for our clients.

You will be reporting to our head of accounting, and your duties will be to perform a range of general accounting duties for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts payable and accounts receivable management
• Keep up to date with weekly / fortnightly / monthly payroll processing
• BAS Reconciliations
• Weekly Xero Reconciliations
• Process quarterly employer SG payments
• Weekly bank, credit card and loan reconciliations of all assigned clients
• Preparation and lodgments of IAS and BAS
• Preparation of financial reports
• End-of-year account activities, including STP (Single Touch Payroll) finalisation
• Preparation of Taxable Payment Annual reports (TPAR)
• Assist in driving continuous improvement within the organisation
• Assisting in general office administration duties as required

Software Knowledge (Preferred but not necessary)

• Xero Certified
• Karbon
• Exposure to Xero add-ons/integrations like Hubdoc, Dext, Deputy, etc
• Experience with MYOB, QuickBooks Online, or Reckon (as applicable)
• Familiarity with payroll platforms such as KeyPay, Employment Hero, or Xero Payroll
• Experience using the ATO Business and Tax Agent Portals

What We're Looking For

• At least 5+ years of experience in Australian public practice
• Expert knowledge of Australian bookkeeping and accounting standards
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication,  able to collaborate in a team, and communicate with clients
• Able to work autonomously, manage time, and prioritise tasks effectively
• Self-motivated and a team player
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Become part of a firm that values your input, embraces your creativity, and supports your growth, not only as an expert in your field but also as a leader who makes a meaningful impact on clients' lives while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

If you're seeking more than just a conventional accounting role and want to truly make a difference while enjoying the path you take, Change is where you belong.