Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining complete and accurate financial records for Smart Bookkeepers' Cairns-based clients, ensuring compliance with Australian bookkeeping and BAS agent standards, and providing high-quality financial administration services using cloud-based accounting platforms.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain complete sets of financial accounts and records for multiple SME clients using Xero, QuickBooks Online and MYOB
• Record and categorise income and expenditure transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and capital account reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including coding, entry, and payment scheduling
• Prepare and review Business Activity Statements (BAS) for lodgement by the Registered Tax Agent
• Process payroll data and support STP (Single Touch Payroll) and superannuation compliance
• Prepare financial reports including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries for client review
• Conduct EOFY clean-up and file preparation for tax return lodgement
• Liaise directly with Cairns-based clients on routine financial administration queries
• Maintain organised and accurate client filing systems (cloud-based: Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
• Supervise and review work of the Accounts Clerk (once appointed)
• Participate in weekly online team meetings and ongoing professional development

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting (or equivalent qualification or work experience as per ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• Minimum 2 years' relevant full-time bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in Xero (certification preferred), QuickBooks Online, and/or MYOB
• Understanding of Australian GST, BAS, and payroll legislation
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Effective communication skills for client-facing role
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client files concurrently

• Opportunity to work with multiple SME clients, gaining diverse industry experience
• Flexible work environment using cloud-based accounting platforms
• Ongoing professional development and skill enhancement opportunities
• Collaborative team culture with regular online meetings and support
• Career growth opportunity, including supervision responsibilities as the team expands