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Bookkeeper

part time • Remote

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Position Overview

Working Hours & Schedule Part-time: 5 hours per day Days: Monday to Friday Total: Approximately 25 hours per week Indicative schedule: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Melbourne time

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Candidates should have:

  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting or a relevant accounting discipline.

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience.

  • Strong practical bookkeeping experience.

  • Experience working with the Australian market.

  • Strong understanding of Australian taxation requirements.

  • Knowledge of Australian payroll systems/processes.

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Strong Excel skills.

  • Xero certification and practical Xero experience.

Software & Technology

Candidates should be comfortable using:

  • Xero

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Office 365

  • Other relevant accounting/bookkeeping systems


5. Australian Market Experience

Australian accounting/bookkeeping experience is an important requirement.

Candidates should ideally have practical exposure to:

  • Australian bookkeeping processes

  • Australian taxation

  • Australian payroll

  • Australian business/accounting requirements


6. Communication Skills

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

  • Strong written and verbal English.

  • Professional communication.

  • Ability to communicate clearly with the internal team.

  • Confidence in handling potential client communication if required.

Client-facing communication may become part of the role depending on the candidate's performance and capability.


7. Administrative Responsibilities

The role is primarily focused on accounting/bookkeeping.

However, the client is open to a candidate who can also assist with administrative responsibilities.

Potential additional duties may include:

  • General administration

  • Office support

  • Documentation

  • Data entry

  • Coordination tasks

  • Other business administration as required


8. Potential Full-Time Opportunity

There is potential for the position to transition from part-time to full-time if the successful candidate:

  • Performs well in the role.

  • Demonstrates strong accounting capability.

  • Can take ownership of their responsibilities.

  • Is capable of supporting additional administrative requirements.

  • Proves to be a strong long-term fit for the business.

Must Have Skills

  • Australian bookkeeping processes

  • Australian taxation

  • Australian payroll

  • Australian business/accounting requirements

Preferred Skills

  • Australian bookkeeping processes

  • Australian taxation

  • Australian payroll

  • Australian business/accounting requirements

Skills & Technologies

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Work From Home Requirements

  • Stable internet connection (Minimum 20 MBPS) with backup connection
  • Laptop/PC with updated OS (Core i5 or higher) + Backup device
  • Headset with clear microphone
  • Noise-free work environment during work hours
  • Willingness to use Time Doctor for productivity tracking
  • Not currently employed full-time elsewhere

Job Details

Category

Bookkeeper / accountant

Location

Remote

Employment Type

part time

Experience

mid level

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Job Posted: 21 September 2026

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