Senior Bookkeeper
Synct
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇦🇺 Australia
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Senior
About the role
- Manage a portfolio of Australian clients, ensuring accurate and timely bookkeeping services.
- Handle day-to-day bookkeeping activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Process payroll, including STP submissions, PAYG, and superannuation obligations.
- Prepare and review BAS and IAS statements in compliance with ATO requirements.
- Maintain accurate financial records using Xero and MYOB, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
- Prepare financial and management reports to support client and internal decision-making.
- Collaborate with Australian accountants and partners to deliver accurate, high-quality outcomes.
- Support the Bookkeeping Lead with process improvements and client workflow optimisation.
- Assist in training and guiding junior bookkeepers within the team.
- Record daily timesheets accurately in XPM to ensure proper tracking of client work and productivity.
- Perform ad hoc bookkeeping tasks as needed to support clients and team operations.
- Handle general administrative duties, ensuring smooth and compliant team workflows.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience for Australian clients.
- Advanced proficiency in Xero, MYOB, and XPM (certifications desirable).
- Strong understanding of Australian payroll, GST, and BAS requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and time management skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Benefits
- 100% Permanent Work-from-Home Setup
- 13th-Month Pay Bonus
- Company-Provided Equipment
- HMO with Dental & Life Insurance
- 18 Vacation Leaves + 6 Sick Leaves
- Birthday Leave (with a cake!)
- Tenure Incentives & Quarterly Perks
- Free Meal Every 1st Friday of the Month
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
bookkeepingaccounts payableaccounts receivablebank reconciliationspayroll processingBAS preparationIAS preparationfinancial reportingdata integrityworkflow optimisation
Soft skills
attention to detailtime managementcommunicationcollaborationindependence
Certifications
Xero certificationMYOB certification