Client Overview

Join a growing Australian business with established financial processes and a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency. The company manages payroll, accounts, and statutory reporting in-house and is looking for a reliable professional to support ongoing bookkeeping and payroll operations.

This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance with Australian regulations, and smooth day-to-day accounting processes.

Job Description

As a Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing payroll processing, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with ATO and state requirements. You will handle end-to-end bookkeeping tasks, including reconciliations, reporting, and statutory lodgements.

This role requires strong experience in Australian payroll and bookkeeping systems, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Schedule: Part-time (20 hours per week, flexible) 

Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Process fortnightly payroll for approximately 22 staff
• Manage employee onboarding, adjustments, and terminations
• Generate and distribute payslips
• Ensure compliance with Superannuation (including Payday Super requirements)
• Complete annual payroll compliance and Single Touch Payroll (STP) finalisation

Bookkeeping & Reconciliation

• Reconcile business bank accounts using bank feeds
• Perform reconciliation of approximately 200 transactions per month
• Publish receipts and invoices from Hubdoc to Xero
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records

Accounts Payable & Payments

• Prepare monthly accounts payable batch reports
• Develop ABA files for upload into banking portals
• Coordinate payment processing and distribute remittance advice

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and lodge monthly PAYG Withholding (PAYGW) statements with the ATO
• Prepare and lodge quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Prepare and lodge monthly Payroll Tax Returns with the State Revenue Office
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Australian financial regulations

Financial Support

• Assist with monthly management reporting
• Support financial review processes and meetings
• Maintain organized documentation for audit and reporting purposes

Requirements

• Proven experience in Australian bookkeeping and payroll
• Strong proficiency in Xero and Hubdoc
• Experience managing payroll compliance, including STP and superannuation
• Knowledge of ATO requirements (PAYGW, BAS, Payroll Tax)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Scope & Engagement

• Part-time role (20 hours per week)
• Flexible schedule aligned with Victoria business hours
• Remote work arrangement
• Ongoing bookkeeping and payroll support
• Direct involvement in compliance and reporting processes
• Participation in monthly management reporting activities
• Opportunity for long-term engagement as the business grows

Why Join This Team?

• Work with an established Australian business with structured processes
• Gain exposure to full-cycle payroll and compliance
• Flexible working hours with remote setup
• Opportunity to contribute to financial operations and reporting
• Stable, long-term role with consistent responsibilities

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Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

• Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.