AU Senior Bookkeeper (WFH) | ZR_1138_JOB

This is a remote position.

• At PeoplePartners, we help experienced professionals build long-term, meaningful remote careers with great Australian businesses. We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work (GPTW) certified organization, known for putting people first and doing work properly.
  
• We’re now hiring an AU Senior Bookkeeper (Remote) to support one of our accounting firm clients. This is a role for someone who values accuracy, ownership, and professional judgment — not shortcuts or chaos.
  

• You’ll manage a portfolio of 20+ SME clients, acting as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting support. This is a senior, hands-on role where your experience, attention to detail, and ability to spot issues early really matter.
  
• You’ll work independently, follow clear processes, and be trusted to manage your workload with professionalism and care.
  

• Manage a portfolio of 20+ small to medium business clients.
  
• Act as a reliable, day-to-day accounting contact for clients.
  
• Independently manage end-to-end Accounts Payable, including:
  
• Invoice processing and workflow management.
  
• Payment runs and scheduling.
  
• Bank reconciliations.
  
• Supplier account management and query resolution.
  
• Apply strong double-entry accounting principles with confidence.
  
• Process end-to-end payroll, including:
  
• Annual, personal/sick, and long service leave calculations.
  
• PAYG withholding and superannuation.
  
• Employee commencements and terminations.
  
• Assist with GST and BAS preparation and compliance.
  
• Support the monthly close process, including:
  
• Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations.
  
• Intercompany reconciliations.
  
• Investigation and correction of discrepancies.
  
• Maintain clean, accurate, and audit-ready general ledger files.
  
• Maintain fixed asset registers and supporting documentation.
  

Requirements

• You notice when something doesn’t look right — and act on it.
  
• You’re confident querying transactions, balances, or processes when needed.
  
• Accuracy, structure, and accountability are non-negotiables for you.
  
• You’re calm under pressure and reliable across recurring deadlines.
  
• You take pride in clean, compliant, well-maintained accounts.
  

• 5+ years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting support roles.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with Xero and Microsoft Excel.
  
• Proven experience managing multiple clients or entities.
  
• Solid payroll experience, including leave, PAYG, and super..
  
• Working knowledge of GST, BAS, and month-end close processes.
  
• ​Experience with Hubdoc or similar tools preferred; MYOB or Deputy a bonus.
  

• Professional, respectful, and people-first.
  
• High standards without micromanagement.
  
• Clear expectations and realistic workloads.
  
• Trust-based working relationships.
  
• A company officially recognized as a Great Place to Work.
  

• Own your client portfolio with confidence.
  
• Keep accounts accurate, compliant, and reliable.
  
• Spot issues early and resolve them properly.
  
• Deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes clients can trust.
  

• Accuracy and quality of client accounts.
  
• Timeliness of payroll, payments, and reporting.
  
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
  
• Proactive identification and resolution of issues.
  

• 100% remote (Work From Home).
  
• Monday to Friday ; Day-shift - AEST
  
• Company-provided computer.
  

Benefits

• Permanent Work-from-home setup
  
• Company-provided equipment
  
• Secondary Wi-Fi Modem
  
• 21 Leave Credits Annually - Leave benefits begin on Day 1.
  
• 100% conversion of UNUSED leave credits
  
• HMO on Day 1
  
• 13th Month Pay
  
• Monthly Gift Voucher
  
• Milestone Tokens (Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas).
  
• A Life Beyond the Screen #WorkLifeBalance.
  
• Active employee engagements physically such as Christmas Party & Team Building, and virtual events such as town-hall with prizes.