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 AccountingXact 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 MakeAs 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 Bring6+ 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 clientsWhy 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?
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