Senior Bookkeeping Leader

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Hybrid work with two days per week from home. Must be based in Australia and hold valid Australian work rights.

Company

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

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of startup and SME clients across bookkeeping, accounting, advisory, and compliance.
• Prepare and lodge monthly or quarterly filings and represent clients with the Australian Taxation Office.
• Scale internal bookkeeping processes and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Provide guidance and quality control for the remote bookkeeping team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of bookkeepers and accountants.
• Advise clients on bookkeeping and accounting planning and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least five years of experience in a senior bookkeeping role managing SME client portfolios.
• At least two 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

• Flexible working hours with the option to start earlier or later when communicated proactively.
• Work fully remotely from anywhere in the world for one month each year.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off, and holiday schedules.
• $1,200 annual flexi benefits allowance for home-office equipment or health and fitness expenses.
• Training programmes, autonomy, and opportunities for professional growth in an AI-focused environment.
• Humility, kindness, diversity, inclusion, and B Corp values.