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Senior Bookkeeper, Accounting Specialist
Pear Tree.. Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities for multiple small business client accounts.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing bookkeeping activities across multiple client accounts, with a strong focus on Xero and QuickBooks proficiency, double-entry bookkeeping, and compliance with Australian GST and BAS requirements. Capable of preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely account reconciliations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Xero ProficiencyQuickBooks ProficiencyDouble-Entry BookkeepingBAS PreparationAccounts Payable and Receivable Management
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Hard Skills
BookkeepingFinancial ReportingAccount ReconciliationGST ComplianceCash Flow MonitoringExpense TrackingBudgetingDocument ManagementNumerical AccuracyAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganisational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsIntegrity
Tools & Technologies
XeroQuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelGoogle SheetsDextHubdocCloud-Based Accounting PlatformsDocument Capture Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
BAS Agent RegistrationAustralian Bookkeeping Qualifications
Industry Keywords
Australian Bookkeeping PracticesSME SupportAccounting Software IntegrationsFinancial TransactionsClient Account Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities for multiple small business client accounts.
- Record, classify, and maintain accurate financial transactions in cloud-based accounting systems.
- Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review general ledger entries and identify discrepancies, duplicate transactions, and incorrectly coded expenses.
- Maintain organised and updated financial records and supporting documentation.
- Process supplier invoices, bills, and payment documentation.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices based on approved client instructions.
- Monitor outstanding accounts payable and receivable balances.
- Track payment statuses and assist with overdue invoice follow-ups.
- Perform regular month-end bookkeeping procedures and account reconciliations.
- Prepare financial summaries and basic management reports.
- Assist with cash flow monitoring, expense tracking, and budgeting.
- Review financial reports and identify unusual transactions or discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records to support BAS preparation.
- Review GST-related transactions and ensure supporting documents are available.
- Assist in preparing reconciliation schedules and financial information for BAS reporting.
- Monitor reporting deadlines and maintain relevant compliance documentation.
- Escalate complex GST, taxation, and BAS matters to the appropriate authorised practitioner.
- Manage bookkeeping requirements across multiple client accounts.
- Assist with new client account setup and accounting software organisation.
- Conduct bookkeeping clean-ups by identifying unreconciled transactions, uncategorised expenses, and incomplete records.
- Coordinate with clients to obtain missing receipts, invoices, bank statements, and other financial documents.
- Respond to routine bookkeeping enquiries and provide timely updates on outstanding requirements.
- Work efficiently across Xero and QuickBooks for different client accounts.
- Utilise document capture and management platforms to streamline bookkeeping activities.
- Maintain accurate client records, task lists, and workflow trackers.
- Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Follow established procedures for data security and confidentiality.
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 3–5 years of relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in a senior or independent bookkeeping capacity.
- Strong hands-on experience using both Xero and QuickBooks.
- Previous experience managing bookkeeping for multiple clients or business entities.
- Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
- Practical experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end processes.
- Familiarity with Australian bookkeeping practices, including GST and BAS requirements.
- Experience preparing financial reports and supporting documentation.
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet recurring deadlines.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
- Advanced practical experience with Xero required.
- Advanced practical experience with QuickBooks required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.
- Experience with Dext and/or Hubdoc.
- Experience with cloud-based accounting and document management platforms.
- Previous experience working with Australian accounting firms or bookkeeping service providers preferred.
- Experience supporting Australian SMEs across different industries preferred.
- BAS preparation and lodgement support experience preferred.
- BAS Agent registration or relevant Australian bookkeeping/accounting qualifications preferred.
- Experience with cash flow reporting, budgeting, and historical bookkeeping clean-ups preferred.
- Familiarity with accounting software integrations and automated bookkeeping workflows preferred.
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% remote work
- Independent Contractor Agreement
- Monday to Friday following Australian business time