Schedule:

• 38 hours per week, flexible hours, Monday to Friday
• Ideally during business hours

Client Timezone: Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia

Client Overview

Join a thriving multi-business enterprise based in South Australia that operates across diverse industries including healthcare. This established business owner has built a successful portfolio of 4-5 different companies and is looking for a skilled financial professional to help manage their growing operations. The client values experienced professionals, invests in quality talent, and offers a collaborative working relationship where your expertise will be genuinely appreciated. You’ll work directly with a hands-on business owner who understands the importance of accurate financial management and is committed to providing the support and resources you need to succeed.

Job Description

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper to take ownership of comprehensive financial operations across multiple successful businesses. You’ll play a crucial role in streamlining financial processes, ensuring accuracy across diverse business entities, and providing critical financial insights that drive business decisions. The role offers significant autonomy, direct access to business leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on established, profitable enterprises. With potential for growth into payroll management and expanded responsibilities, this position provides both stability and career advancement opportunities in a supportive, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive bookkeeping operations across 4-5 different business entities
• Process invoicing and handle accounts payable across all businesses
• Perform accurate bank reconciliations and upload bank statements
• Prepare lodgement documentation with potential to handle actual lodging through Xero
• Generate and distribute monthly financial reports including year-to-date profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• Provide proactive communication via text messaging to resolve allocation questions and prevent workflow bottlenecks
• Collaborate directly with the business owner to ensure smooth financial operations
• Expand into payroll management as the role develops
• Support general administrative tasks when the bookkeeping workload allows
• Maintain organized financial records across multiple business entities

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional bookkeeping experience
• Strong proficiency with Xero accounting software (essential requirement)
• Experience with Wheel software integration (preferred)
• Proven ability to work independently while maintaining proactive communication
• Experience managing bookkeeping for multiple business entities or complex organizational structures
• Excellent written communication skills for efficient text-based queries and updates
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
• Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple businesses and meet deadlines consistently
• Self-motivated professional who can take initiative and solve problems independently
• Willingness to tackle basic admin duties as needed

 

Independent Contractor Perks

• HMO coverage (for eligible locations)
• Permanent work-from-home setup
• Immediate hiring
• Long-term freelance opportunity