Overview
Our client is looking for a versatile and proactive Accounts & Bookkeeping Specialist (Xero) to support a lean team managing a $7M annual turnover crane operations business. This role is essential for maintaining the financial and administrative health of the company as it navigates a dynamic project-based environment. You will be responsible for everything from accurate invoice processing to managing complex tender paperwork. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys a mix of structured bookkeeping and ad-hoc operational tasks, with the potential to grow into broader operations support over time.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, Sydney Time zone EST, (40 hours per week) 9:00AM - 6:00PM with 1 hour unpaid break
Responsibilities
- Financial Management: Process invoices accurately, manage accounts receivable, and handle weekly payroll processing.
- Compliance & Tenders: Manage tender paperwork and ensure all compliance documentation is up to date for new projects.
- Client Support: Respond to client requests for paperwork and provide high-level administrative support.
- Debt Collection: Conduct professional debt collection follow-ups via phone when required to ensure healthy cash flow.
- Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous and organized records of all financial and administrative documentation.
- Operational Support: Assist with sporadic and ad-hoc tasks as projects are secured and gradually take on more operational duties.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience with Xero accounting software.
- Previous bookkeeping or administrative experience in corporate office environments.
- Strong English communication skills for effective client interaction and debt collection.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all financial reporting.
- Ability to learn company-specific processes, pricing structures, and crane industry requirements.
- A problem-solving approach to task management in a fast-paced setting.
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
Note
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Job Category
Accounting and Finance
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours or more per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
Monday - Friday, AEST, (40 hours per week) 9:00AM - 6:00PM with 1 hour unpaid break.
Published on
Sep 18 2026
BruntWork will never ask you for money or any other form of payment. If someone claiming to represent BruntWork is requesting a payment from you, please let us know at applications@bruntwork.co
“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”
— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper
Accounts & Bookkeeping Specialist (Xero)
Job Category
Accounting and Finance
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours or more per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
Monday - Friday, AEST, (40 hours per week) 9:00AM - 6:00PM with 1 hour unpaid break.
Published on
Sep 18 2026
BruntWork will never ask you for money or any other form of payment. If someone claiming to represent BruntWork is requesting a payment from you, please let us know at applications@bruntwork.co
“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”
— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper