Senior Bookkeeper - Australian Tax & Payroll

Senior Bookkeeper - Australian Tax & Payroll

Job Overview: Are you an expert in Australian accounting and ready to lead full-function bookkeeping across multiple dynamic entities? As a Senior Bookkeeper, you will drive day-to-day financial administration, end-to-end month-end reporting, and critical statutory compliance. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with at least 3 years of full-function experience handling BAS and IAS lodgments, GST and PAYG reconciliations, and payroll tax. A solid background in Australian award-based payroll—including superannuation, STP, and ideally the Manufacturing Award—is essential for success. A Certificate IV or Degree in Accounting/Finance is required, while familiarity with Sybiz Vision and Visipay will make your application stand out. Join us to take full ownership of financial operations and deliver high-impact reporting to key stakeholders!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Perth time, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Bookkeeping

• Manage full-function bookkeeping activities across multiple business entities.

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).

• Process supplier invoices, prepare payment batches, and manage supplier reconciliations.

• Monitor outstanding customer invoices and conduct debtor follow-ups.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

• Perform bank, debtor, creditor, and payroll reconciliations.

• Manage fixed asset registers, including asset additions, disposals, and depreciation.

• Taxation and Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS).

• Reconcile GST and PAYG withholding accounts.

• Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with Australian taxation requirements.

• Perform payroll tax reconciliations and assist with relevant statutory reporting.

• Monitor superannuation obligations and ensure accurate payroll-related compliance.

• Maintain appropriate financial documentation and records for audit and compliance purposes.

• Payroll Administration

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.

• Interpret and apply relevant Australian Modern Awards, including overtime, penalty rates, allowances, leave loading, and superannuation.

• Process employee leave entitlements and payroll adjustments.

• Manage Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and reconciliations.

• Ensure payroll calculations comply with applicable employment legislation and award requirements.

• Month-End and Financial Reporting

• Coordinate month-end closing activities.

• Prepare and post accrual and prepayment journals.

• Complete monthly bank, debtor, creditor, and payroll reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit and Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements.

• Prepare monthly management reports and provide relevant financial insights.

• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered within agreed deadlines.

• Systems and Process Management

• Maintain organised accounting records and supporting documentation.

• Utilise Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 for financial reporting and reconciliations.

• Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes and reporting accuracy.

• Support financial reporting requirements for parent companies or international group entities, where applicable.

• Assist with job costing and cost allocation activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a full-function bookkeeping role, ideally managing multiple entities.
• Previous experience working with Australian businesses and Australian accounting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and lodging BAS and IAS, including GST and PAYG withholding reconciliations.
• Experience with payroll tax reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of Australian award-based payroll, including overtime, penalties, allowances, leave loading, superannuation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP).
• Proven experience managing end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Hands-on experience with month-end closing, accruals, prepayments, and financial reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Experience maintaining fixed asset registers and calculating depreciation.
• Sound working knowledge of GST, PAYG withholding, and superannuation obligations.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Experience using Sybiz Vision and Visipay is desirable.
• Experience reporting to a parent company or international corporate group is desirable.
• Previous job costing experience in trades, construction, or mining services is desirable.
• Working knowledge of the Manufacturing Award is desirable.
• Experience supporting multi-entity financial operations and consolidated reporting is desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Strong technical bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent understanding of Australian payroll and taxation compliance.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying discrepancies and improving financial processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and payroll information.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage

Note:

• BruntWork will never ask you for money or any other form of payment. If someone claiming to represent BruntWork is requesting a payment from you, please let us know.

• “BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”

• — Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper