Australian Bookkeeper – Xero & BAS

Location: Permanent work from home; Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 AWST with a 1-hour unpaid break. Daily collaboration follows the South Perth, Western Australia team schedule.

Salary

Hourly pay rate is determined based on performance during the application process.

Company

Remote staffing support for a chartered accounting practice serving commercial and private clients in Australia.

What you will do

• Manage daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance in Xero.
• Process and reconcile complex Australian payroll, including superannuation, allowances, wage structures, leave accruals, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS documentation accurately and on time.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, trial balance reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Collaborate with the 10-person accounting team and participate in weekly Friday training sessions and webinars.

Requirements

• Multi-year experience managing bookkeeping workflows in Xero for Australian businesses or accounting practices.
• Working knowledge of Australian tax law, GST, PAYG withholding, and BAS/IAS lodgment requirements.
• Experience handling multi-rate Australian payroll, allowances, superannuation, and leave accruals.
• Exceptional written and verbal English and the ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and self-management when working independently in a remote environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent work-from-home arrangement.
• Monday-to-Friday schedule aligned with AWST business hours.
• Health insurance coverage for eligible locations.
• Weekly professional development training and webinars.
• Immediate hiring and priority review for complete applications.

Hiring process

• Complete the application with assessment questions, a technical check, and a voice recording.
• Hourly compensation is established based on application performance.