Bookkeeping Team Lead (AI)

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; hybrid workplace. Candidates must be based in Australia and hold valid Australian work rights.

Company

hirify.global provides proprietary software, AI-enabled accounting tools, corporate secretarial services, bookkeeping, and fintech payment solutions for micro and small businesses.

What you will do

• Scale Australian bookkeeping processes and set standards for service quality.
• Manage a portfolio of startup and SME clients, providing bookkeeping, accounting, advisory, and compliance support.
• Represent clients before the Australian Taxation Office and own monthly or quarterly filings preparation and lodgement.
• Provide guidance and quality control for the remote bookkeeping team.
• Advise clients on bookkeeping and accounting planning and problem-solving.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of bookkeepers and accountants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior bookkeeping role managing SME client portfolios.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a team of bookkeepers.
• Proficiency with Xero Practice Manager, Dext, A2X, and other accounting operations tools.
• Strong client service, communication, organisational, interpersonal, and deadline-management skills.
• Valid Australian work rights and residence in Australia are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with the option to work from home two days per week.
• Flexible start times when communicated proactively and compatible with delivery expectations.
• Fully remote work from anywhere in the world for up to one month each year.
• Paid time off, holiday schedules, and a $1,200 annual flexi-benefits allowance for home office equipment or health and fitness expenses.
• Training programmes, autonomy, and opportunities to develop AI-related skills.
• Inclusive, kindness-focused culture and certified B Corp status.