Overview:

Our client is a hospitality business based in Melbourne, Australia, operating two store locations. They are focused on establishing a consistent, reliable financial workflow to ensure all entities stay audit-ready and organized.

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper & Finance Administrator (Xero | Australian Accounting) to take ownership of daily financial and administrative operations. This role is critical in clearing historical backlogs and maintaining a seamless, up-to-date financial record system across two business entities.

Schedule: Flexible schedule within Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) business hours (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Manage bank reconciliations and transaction categorization in Xero for multiple entities
• Process supplier invoice payments and maintain current vendor accounts
• Monitor and triage incoming emails, handling urgent financial and admin tasks
• Execute accounts receivable follow-ups to maintain healthy cash flow
• Upload and organize financial documents and receipts for audit readiness
• Perform general administrative tasks to support smooth store operations
• Coordinate with the business owner to ensure all financial tasks are prioritized
• Verify incomplete records and complete historical reconciliation tasks

Requirements:

• Proven experience with Xero bookkeeping specifically for Australian businesses
• Deep familiarity with ATO compliance and Australian financial reporting standards
• Exceptional attention to detail and record-keeping accuracy
• Strong written communication skills for professional email triaging
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Experience in the hospitality industry is a plus
• Previous experience managing bookkeeping across multiple business entities is an advantage

Why Join This Team?:

• Long-term stability within a growing Melbourne-based business
• Directly impact business growth by streamlining essential operations
• Consistent part-time hours with professional autonomy
• Supportive management focusing on clear processes and organization

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.