Bookkeeper

Overview

An established and expanding accounting practice on the Mornington Peninsula is looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join its team. You’ll work with a portfolio of existing business clients and provide day-to-day support to the accountants. The business offers monthly on-site training to help you build your skills and professional qualifications.

In this role, you’ll handle a broad range of bookkeeping duties for a varied client base while working closely with a senior bookkeeper and the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare support for monthly reporting, including BAS, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and related reports.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing.
• Respond to client phone enquiries and provide helpful front-line support.
• Assist the accountants and senior bookkeeper with ongoing client work and administrative tasks.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will bring at least two years of bookkeeping experience, with strong payroll exposure considered essential. You should be comfortable using Xero and MYOB, and enjoy working directly with clients.

• Prior bookkeeping experience is required, ideally around 2 years.
• Hands-on payroll experience is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and MYOB is needed.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills are important.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit a resume for consideration. For a confidential conversation about this position or similar opportunities, contact Jenny on 0477 013 709.

About the Employer

The recruitment team behind this opportunity works across accounting roles ranging from early-career accountants to equity partners, matching candidates with practices throughout Melbourne and Australia. Their focus includes culture fit, current needs, and long-term career goals so candidates can find roles where they can thrive.

If this role is not the right match, they welcome conversations about other openings and the wider market.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

The employer is an equal opportunities organisation and promotes diversity and inclusion through initiatives such as mental health first aid accreditation and a flexible, needs-based workplace approach.