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Bookkeeper, 3 months, Remote (Sydney based)

Contract Type:

Contractor

Location:

Sydney

Industry:

Accounting

Contact Name:

Carolina

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Date Published:

23-Sep-2026

Temp bookkeeper for a small professional services firm. Fully remote, initial 3 months, suits someone confident running payroll and BAS alone.
  • Run payroll, BAS and client invoicing end to end in Xero
  • Work directly with the directors and their external accountants
  • Small professional services firm with time based billing
  • Job Brief  
     
    We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to look after the day to day finance for our client for an initial three months. This is a standalone role that suits someone who is confident running payroll, BAS and invoicing in Xero and can pick up a new set of books quickly.
     
    About Our Client
    Our client is a small, growing professional services firm with a fully remote team based in Sydney. The directors are hands-on and approachable, and they work closely with an external accounting firm for year end compliance.
     
    Responsibilities
    • Running payroll and superannuation in Xero, including STP
    • Preparing BAS
    • Invoicing clients based on staff hours recorded in the practice management system
    • Managing retainer billing and reporting back to retainer clients
    • Processing accounts payable and completing bank reconciliations
    • Producing the monthly P&L out of Xero for the directors
    • Liaising with the external accountants when needed
    Requirements
    • Solid hands-on Xero experience
    • End to end bookkeeping experience in a small business
    • Payroll, super and STP, run independently
    • BAS preparation
    • Comfortable working remotely and independently
    • Experience with time based billing is a bonus
    What's on Offer
    • A fully remote assignment (applicants must be based in Sydney with full Australian working rights)
    • A hands-on, standalone role working directly with the directors
    • Flexible arrangement, with days to be agreed
    • 3 months contract initially
    Apply via link or contact Carolina for a confidential discussion.

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