Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Administration Officer – Part-Time Flexibility

The Recruitment Alternative · Sydney NSW 2000 · Part time
Posted 9d ago

Senior Bookkeeper / Finance Administration Officer – Part-Time Flexibility

The Recruitment Alternative
Sydney NSW 2000

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Part time

~$80k - $90k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Flexible part-time hours with options for school hours or 3-4 days per week.
  • Responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Support the wider business with administration and office management.

This role offers flexibility around your hours, whether you’re looking for school hours, 3-4 days per week, or another part-time arrangement that works for both you and the business.
 
About the Employer
Our client is a growing technology business specialising in innovative solutions that help organisations manage their document lifecycle — from digital workflows and document management through to digitisation and hardware solutions. They have built a friendly, supportive and collaborative culture where people are trusted to get on with their work and make a difference.
 
About the Role
In this hands-on and autonomous role, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function across Australia and New Zealand, while supporting the wider business with administration and office management. Working closely with the General Manager and business owners, you’ll play a key role in keeping the finance function and Sydney office running smoothly.  The position offers part-time hours, with flexibility around working school hours or 3-4 days per week.
 
Duties will include:

  • Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration in Xero
  • Managing AR / AP / CC / purchasing and supplier relationships
  • Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations
  • End-to-end payroll responsibilities, including STP
  • Completing GST reconciliations and preparing information for BAS
  • Managing inventory and stock-related accounting and reconciliations
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and procedures
  • Assisting with month-end and management reporting
  • Supporting budgeting and cash-flow reporting
  • Liaising with external accountants as required
  • Coordinating office suppliers, services and operational requirements
  • Using Asana to manage recurring tasks and workflows

About the Person
We’re looking for a practical, organised and hands-on professional who takes ownership, embraces variety and brings a flexible approach to their work. You’ll move confidently between finance, administration and supporting the wider business, and be comfortable working autonomously. If you’re an experienced Senior Bookkeeper or Finance Officer who values autonomy and wants to be a trusted part of a growing business, this could be a great opportunity.
 
Ideal Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years’ experience in senior bookkeeping or a similar finance role
  • Strong Xero and payroll experience, including STP and superannuation
  • Current Xero and Xero Payroll Certifications
  • Strong knowledge of GST, BAS, payroll tax and workers compensation
  • Experience across AP, AR, invoicing, reconciliations and debt collection
  • Experience with inventory, multiple entities and financial reporting
  • Strong Excel skills and exposure to budgeting and cash flow
  • Highly organised, accurate and confident working autonomously
  • Strong administrative and communication skills
  • Experience with Asana or similar systems advantageous
  • Bookkeeping qualification or diploma would be an advantage, but is not essential

What’s on Offer

  • Part-time hours with flexibility to suit the right person
  • School hours or 3-4 days per week considered
  • $80K-$90K + Super, depending on experience, pro rata for part-time hours
  • Immediate start
  • Hybrid working once you’re fully trained and confident in the role
  • A genuinely friendly and supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to work directly with the business owners and General Manager
  • Significant autonomy and ownership of the role
  • Thorough training and support provided
  • A varied position within a growing technology business
  • Less than a 10-minute walk from Green Square Station

Ready for your next opportunity?
If you’re looking for a flexible part-time role where your experience is valued, you’re trusted to take ownership and no two days are exactly the same, we’d love to hear from you. Click APPLY to register your CV.

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Skills

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Account receivablesAccounts payableAsanaAutonomyBasBudgettingCash flow managementFinancial reportingFlexibilityGstMicrosoft excelOffice administrationOrganisationPayrollProblem solvingReconciliationStrong work ethicTeamworkTime managementXero

Licenses & certifications

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Bookkeeping qualification or diplomaXero certificationXero payroll certification

Perks & benefits

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Flexible working hoursImmediate startOpportunity for autonomySupportive team environmentTraining and support provided

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