Bookkeeper
part time • Remote
Position Overview
Working Hours & Schedule Part-time: 5 hours per day Days: Monday to Friday Total: Approximately 25 hours per week Indicative schedule: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Melbourne time
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Candidates should have:
Tertiary qualification in Accounting or a relevant accounting discipline.
Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience.
Strong practical bookkeeping experience.
Experience working with the Australian market.
Strong understanding of Australian taxation requirements.
Knowledge of Australian payroll systems/processes.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong Excel skills.
Xero certification and practical Xero experience.
Software & Technology
Candidates should be comfortable using:
Xero
Microsoft Excel
Office 365
Other relevant accounting/bookkeeping systems
5. Australian Market Experience
Australian accounting/bookkeeping experience is an important requirement.
Candidates should ideally have practical exposure to:
Australian bookkeeping processes
Australian taxation
Australian payroll
Australian business/accounting requirements
6. Communication Skills
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong written and verbal English.
Professional communication.
Ability to communicate clearly with the internal team.
Confidence in handling potential client communication if required.
Client-facing communication may become part of the role depending on the candidate's performance and capability.
7. Administrative Responsibilities
The role is primarily focused on accounting/bookkeeping.
However, the client is open to a candidate who can also assist with administrative responsibilities.
Potential additional duties may include:
General administration
Office support
Documentation
Data entry
Coordination tasks
Other business administration as required
8. Potential Full-Time Opportunity
There is potential for the position to transition from part-time to full-time if the successful candidate:
Performs well in the role.
Demonstrates strong accounting capability.
Can take ownership of their responsibilities.
Is capable of supporting additional administrative requirements.
Proves to be a strong long-term fit for the business.
Must Have Skills
Australian bookkeeping processes
Australian taxation
Australian payroll
Australian business/accounting requirements
Preferred Skills
Australian bookkeeping processes
Australian taxation
Australian payroll
Australian business/accounting requirements
Skills & Technologies
Work From Home Requirements
- Stable internet connection (Minimum 20 MBPS) with backup connection
- Laptop/PC with updated OS (Core i5 or higher) + Backup device
- Headset with clear microphone
- Noise-free work environment during work hours
- Willingness to use Time Doctor for productivity tracking
- Not currently employed full-time elsewhere
Job Details
Category
Bookkeeper / accountantLocation
Remote
Employment Type
part time
Experience
mid level
Job Posted: 21 September 2026
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