At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage bookkeeping for 10-12 clients and ensure accurate financial records.
- Company: Growing team based in Port Melbourne with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Full-time role, flexible work arrangements, and strong client relationships.
- Other info: Join a professional team and enjoy a varied client portfolio.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your work and make an immediate impact.
- Qualifications: Proven bookkeeping experience and ability to manage multiple clients.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper who is confident managing multiple clients, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys being the trusted go-to person for their clients. We are currently seeking an experienced Client Account Manager / Bookkeeper to join a growing team based in Port Melbourne. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, confidently manage their own portfolio of clients, and take ownership of their bookkeeping from end to end.
The Role
- Managing the bookkeeping and financial administration for a portfolio of approximately 10–12 clients, ensuring their accounts are accurate, up to date and well maintained.
- End-to-end bookkeeping for multiple clients.
- Bank reconciliations and transaction processing.
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Payroll and superannuation processing.
- BAS preparation and lodgement support.
- Month-end processing and reporting.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Reviewing financial reports and understanding what the numbers are telling you.
- Identifying discrepancies, issues and areas requiring attention.
- Communicating directly with clients and managing their day-to-day bookkeeping requirements.
- Managing deadlines across multiple clients and prioritising competing requirements.
About You
- Proven experience in a bookkeeping or client accounting environment.
- Strong end-to-end bookkeeping experience.
- Experience managing multiple clients or entities.
- The ability to confidently manage a portfolio of approximately 10–12 clients.
- The ability to read and interpret financial reports.
- Confidence communicating directly with clients.
- The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
- A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership.
- Strong experience with accounting software such as Xero.
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who knows bookkeeping inside and out, can work autonomously, and is comfortable taking responsibility for your clients from day one.
What’s on Offer
- Full-time permanent opportunity.
- 4 days in the office + 1 day working from home.
- A varied client portfolio.
- Opportunity to take ownership of your work and build strong client relationships.
- Supportive and professional team environment.
If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role where you can utilise your skills, manage your own client portfolio and make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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