At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage end-to-end bookkeeping for multiple businesses using Xero.
- Company: Join Megaptera Ventures, a dynamic team in the electrical and safety industries.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work environment with flexible hours and diverse responsibilities.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your work and make a real impact on financial accuracy.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of bookkeeping experience and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Do you thrive when given ownership and are trusted to deliver? If you enjoy taking initiative and running your own day, this role is built for you.
About Us
Megaptera Ventures is a dynamic group of companies operating across the electrical and safety industries. We are a team of around 25 people across the group, with a team of 8 based in our Melbourne office. We are looking for an experienced full-time Bookkeeper to take complete ownership of the books across three or more of our core businesses.
About the Role
Working directly in Xero, you will manage the full end-to-end bookkeeping cycle for each business, from daily reconciliation right through to month-end reporting. Reporting to our remote Finance Manager, you will enjoy significant autonomy to structure your workweek, prioritise tasks, and make independent decisions. As the dedicated group bookkeeper, you will play a central role in maintaining financial accuracy and gain a clear, comprehensive view of overall performance.
Your Week Will Include:
- Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable end-to-end
- Performing regular bank reconciliations across accounts
- Processing accurate and timely payroll on a fortnightly basis
- Handling GST calculations and reporting
- Managing loans and assets within Xero
- Executing full month-end processes and reporting for each business entity
- Onboarding new staff onto Xero
- Maintaining business information such as insurance on customer portals
What You'll Bring:
- Deep, end-to-end bookkeeping expertise along with robust payroll knowledge
- A sharp eye for detail and a proactive habit of catching errors early
- Strong organisational skill to smoothly switch between multiple businesses and keep key deadlines on track
- 5+ years of hands-on experience using Xero (preferred)
- Xero certification (preferred, but candidates without certification are welcome to apply)
What You'll Get:
- Diverse daily responsibilities managing accounts for three or more distinct businesses
- A balanced hybrid workplace based in our Melbourne office with flexibility on start and end times
Bookkeeper – Melbourne employer: Megaptera Ventures
At Megaptera Ventures, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their roles. As a Bookkeeper in our Melbourne office, you'll enjoy a balanced hybrid workplace that offers flexibility, diverse responsibilities across multiple businesses, and ample opportunities for professional growth within our close-knit team. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the autonomy to structure your workweek and contribute to our financial success.
