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Last updated 18 March 2026
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A bookkeeper manages day-to-day financial record-keeping, helping businesses to stay organised and compliant. Duties you may want to include in your bookkeeper job description are: maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling bank and other financial accounts, and processing payroll.

Bookkeeper duties and responsibilities

To succeed in the role, a bookkeeper should have an eye for detail and excellent organisational skills. Being privy to a lot of sensitive financial information, they must also be trustworthy. Their main responsibility is to maintain well-organised financial records.

Some specific day-to-day responsibilities that you may want to include in your bookkeeper job description are:

  • reconcile bank statements, expense claims and credit card transactions, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
  • maintain accurate, well-organised and up-to-date general ledgers and other financial records
  • handle client communications and requests
  • manage accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including processing invoices and payments
  • prepare financial statements, budget and expenditure reports and analyses
  • prepare and lodge business activity statements (BAS) and GST returns
  • process payroll, maintaining compliance with payroll tax, superannuation and statutory reporting requirements
  • prepare month-end statements and reports
  • assist with budgeting and financial forecasting.

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Bookkeeper Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Administration Officer/Bookkeeper FULL TIME Keilor Park location Roles and responsibilities: Use of Myob Accountright system for invoicing, inventory, and debt-collecting Perform accounts payable and receivable duties including invoicing, reconciliations, and debtor management for overdue invoices Act as a central receptionist to the office and answer all incoming calls, contacts and enquiries in a professional, friendly and helpful manner. Receive, process, package and send orders in accordance with established processes and timelines Liaise with import company and complete relevant import documentation Monthly bank reconciliation Roles and responsibilities may grow and change as the candidate shows interest or passion in a particular area About you: Strong knowledge of Myob Accountright software is a must Attention to detail, ability to multitask and effective time management skills Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook as well as fast and accurate typing Be a creative thinker and a team player with a strong desire to make the role your own Willingness to learn industry technical terms and processes What s in for you: Down to earth Director that encourages a friendly, supportive and relaxed work environment. Work-life balance Ability to work autonomously and have freedom to manage your own time and work Job Type: Full-time Salary: $50,000.00 $55,000.00 per year Benefits:
  • Work from home Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift Supplementary Pay:
  • Overtime pay
  • Performance bonusWork (Required)

Example 2

  • Full time or part time work available. Located in Wetherill Park
  • $55,000 - $58,000 Base + Super
  • Opportunity to join a fast-growing company in the Electrical/Energy industry

About Us

Energy Smart is a new and exciting company that is rapidly growing (20+ employees). As a result, the company is looking for a Receptionist/Bookkeeper to assist in the day-to-day operations (working school hours would be considered with hours and days being flexible).

The company works mainly in the Energy, Solar, and Lighting space, however the successful applicant will also assist in the day-to-day operations of the sister company - Rayiss Electrical & Solar.

About The Role

  • Bookkeeping duties
  • Customer service
  • Managing emails
  • Compliance and filling out paperwork
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Field worker management
  • Invoicing and reporting
  • General administration duties
  • Other ad-hoc duties as required to support the Director of the company

About You

  • Experience working in a Trade setting highly preferred
  • MYOB experience essential
  • Excellent time management
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Ability to liaise with team members
  • Confidence in dealing with clients and suppliers
  • Excellent work ethic and work attitude
  • Attention to detail

For enquiries, please text or call Sal Moussa, Director, via mobile on 0431 419 915.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

Salary: $55,000.00 $58,000.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Rotating roster
Supplemental pay types:
  • Annual bonus



Experience:
  • Receptionist/Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
  • MYOB: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Xero: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
  • Australia (Required)

Ability to Commute:
  • Wetherill PARK, NSW 2164 Location: Hybrid remote in Wetherill PARK, NSW 2164

Example 3

About the Corporation

Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC ( YAC ) is the Registered Native Title Body Corporate which is held in Trust for approximately 350 Yinhawangka people.

The Yinhawangka People are the native title claimants and traditional custodians of approximately one million hectares of land and waters that including a number of Rio Tinto mines and the town of Paraburdoo of the Pilbara region in Western Australia.

Job Overview

The Bookkeeper is responsible for the day-to-day accounting of the Corporation. The Bookkeeper will work closely with the Senior Finance Officer to ensure accurate and reliable accounts are maintained.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Accounts Payable - management of end-to-end process ensuring appropriate coding, approvals, reconciliation, and payment runs.
  • Processing fortnightly and monthly payroll for our staff and directors.
  • Maintaining and keeping accurate and complete payroll records for all employees.
  • Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain fixed asset registers.
  • Assist the finance team with ad hoc tasks and financial reporting requirements as required.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant bookkeeping and accounting experience.
  • Prior payroll processing experience.
  • Competent in XERO, features, functions, and processes.
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office 365 suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
  • Work efficiently, and accurately with professional accountability.

What we offer

  • Perth CBD base office.
  • Part-time permanent opportunity (2/3 days per week).
  • Competitive salary package including the opportunity to salary sacrifice.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: $55,000.00 $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Salary packaging



Education:
  • Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:
  • Bookkeeping: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Xero: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
  • Australia (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
  • Perth, WA 6000 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
  • Perth, WA 6000: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)


Work Location: In Deadline: 20/10/2023

Example 4

The Organisation:

Neilsen Industries is fast growing business located in Chirnside Park that is the foundation of multiple businesses consisting of: Plunge Pools Direct, Plunge Pool Flat Pack, Tanket, Neilsen Marketeers, Pool Equipment Solutions, Neilsen Property Developments, Crystal Waters Pool & Spa Solutions & more.

We are looking for someone who has initiative and a loyal work ethic to join us for our internal Bookkeeper and Administration Support position.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated bookkeeper and administration support person for our multiple businesses. This role would only be suitable for an experienced person who is able to multi-task, as you will be required to perform multiple duties such as MYOB data entry, coordinating freight, customer liaison and more. We are offering a full time position and are looking for someone reliable and loyal, who would like to have a stable and long lasting role.

Bookkeeping & General Account Duties:

  • MYOB- Modifying orders and sending to clients (when applicable)
  • Freight of pools- This includes (but not limited to) working with client/installer on required delivery date, chasing customer payments, ing & booking freight, sending purchase orders, etc.
  • Liaising with clients (as direct contact within the company) on service/warranty claims (as required) (training provided)
  • Liaising with clients on a regular basis regarding active orders (includes but not limited to: chasing payments & sending receipts, obtaining delivery dates, booking transport, amending sales orders (as per company procedure) and working closely with our internal team (as required)
  • Other duties as necessary

To be successful in this role you will need:

- Excellent communication both verbal and written

- A demonstrated knowledge of all functions and processes

- Great organizational and problem solving skills

- High attention to detail

- Experience in MYOB Accounting software essential

- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Applicants must provide : Cover letter to this position, Resume, 3 references (2 professional, 1 personal)

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring program
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Chirnside Park, VIC 3116: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
  • MYOB: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Administration: 5 years (Preferred)

Work (Preferred)

Example 5

About Us

Landmark Investments (Holdings) Australia Pty Ltd, a market leader for over 25 years is looking for an experienced bookkeeper to work on all accounting aspects of a medium-sized business.

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time bookkeeper to work in our office. The responsibilities will be broad, covering all facets of bookkeeping.

The role will include, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

  • Prepare weekly, monthly and half yearly cashflows, updates & forecasts
  • Prepare budget for weekly expenses
  • Accounts receivable including generating invoices, verify and accurately post all payments to the correct invoices
  • Supervise accounts payable
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Processing of accruals, prepayments and subsequent journals
  • Assisting with year-end procedures
  • Organize Staff payroll, reporting and accounting and managing staff sick leaves
  • Superannuation payments and reporting
  • Liaising with external tax accountant and auditor
  • Assisting with operational related tasks
  • Continuous improvement of financial processes
  • Management of company MYOB files
  • Maintain & update employee records on ZOHO
  • Other ad-hoc tasks as and when required
  • Maintain insurances up to date
  • Liaising with ATO
  • Liaising with bank managers
  • Liaising with subcontractors
  • Liaising with suppliers
  • Maintain all licences and insurance assets paid
  • Pay the ASIC fees for all the associated companies

The Ideal Candidate

The key to your success in this role will be your excellent attention to detail and not being afraid to use your initiative, call company debtors and ATO. The following will also be required:

  • Experience in a similar role for minimum of 5 years
  • Willing to take ownership, work autonomously & be held accountable
  • Ability to work within a fast-paced, positive culture in a strong team environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • High attention to detail and competent ability to multi-task
  • Confident, fluent in English and effective on the phone
  • Taking initiative and productive
  • MYOB Advanced
  • Experience with Excel
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in the real estate and/or building industry is preferred

For information and background about our company please visit [website]

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 $74,999.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Monday to

Example 6

Overview:A1 Accounting and Tax Solution is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage and oversee the financial records of our clients. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with relevant regulations, maintain accurate financial records, and provide essential support for our accounting and tax services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Record and maintain clients' financial transactions, such as purchases, expenses, sales revenue, invoices, and payments, while updating and maintaining the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Reconcile clients' bank statements, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain clear and accurate financial records.
  • Process payroll for clients, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions, and taxes, while maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, providing regular reports and updates to clients.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements for clients, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, while providing regular financial reports, advising on financial matters, and assisting with the preparation and filing of tax returns to ensure compliance with tax regulations and deadlines.
  • Assist clients in preparing budgets and financial forecasts, monitor their financial performance, and provide variance analysis, offering insights and recommendations based on detailed financial data analysis.
  • Communicate with clients to address inquiries, provide updates, and offer financial advice, building and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Utilize accounting software to manage clients' financial records and transactions (Xero, MYOB), ensuring data integrity and accuracy within clients' accounting systems and optimizing the use of technology to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in bookkeeping
  • Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, MYOB).
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • CPA or relevant certification is a plus.

Work Conditions:
  • Full-time position.
  • Office-based role.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday



Education:
  • Bachelor Degree (Required)

Experience:
  • Bookkeeping: 4 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:
  • Australia Location: In person

Example 7

Bookkeeper

We have an Exciting new career opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join our dedicated Dental Laboratory Team.Only applicants with experience or certification will be contacted. Salary will be calculated based on experience.

Sydney Dental LAB is Australia's leading manufacturer and supplier of Dental prosthetics. With 20 years of experience, VTS is a privately owned company with family traditions and a strong commitment to people and culture.

Bookkeeper Job Responsibilities:*

  • Experience with Xero
  • Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions; ensure legal requirements compliance.
  • Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
  • Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
  • Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
  • Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
  • Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
  • Maintains historical records by filing documents.
  • Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Bookkeeper Qualifications / Skills:*

  • Developing Standards
  • Analyzing Information
  • Dealing with Complexity
  • Reporting Research Results
  • Data Entry Skills
  • Accounting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Confidentiality
  • Thoroughness

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

  • Bachelor s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • CPA is a plus
  • Previous bookkeeping experience required
  • Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas



We have very friendly and experienced team and offer a fun and rewarding work environment with lots of career progression opportunities.

For more information about this role. Please contact Chantelle on 0439 989 667or email [website]

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $75,000.00 per year

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
  • Commission
  • Performance bonus



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Canterbury, NSW 2193: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
  • Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Experience:
  • Bookkeeping: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Xero: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:
  • Australia Location: In person

Example 8

Experienced Bookkeeper to look after our growing client base with all of their bookkeeping requirements. This role has flexible hours, but Monday & Thursdays are required for payroll and could suit someone looking for school hours. About You You'll be a positive team player, with a can-do attitude, focused on doing whatever it takes to get the job done, and responsible for ensuring all tasks for our Company and our clients are completed in a timely, accurate and professional manner. You'll know all elements of bookkeeping, know what a client needs to be ready for BAS, and be able to work alongside their accountant to provide them with whatever they need, whenever they need it. You ll be able to build rapport with clients, always deliver above and beyond their expectations, have an amazing phone manner, know Xero inside & out, and know business operations and administration. Requirements:
  • Advance bookkeeping skills
  • Computer skills, with a competent working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel
  • Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
  • Understanding of business operations
  • Must be thorough and have attention to detail
  • Must be able to multi-task, and move from one clients requirements to another at a phone calls notice
  • Be willing and able to learn new software
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Xero accounting software experienceIt ll be an advantage if you are Xero certified, a BAS/TAX Agent, and know ServiceM8, QBO & MYOB, MS Office, as well as have Personal Assistant and advanced Word skills.Key Tasks
  • Bookkeeping & Admin tasks to a growing client base, including, but not limited to; Processing & completing payroll, purchase orders, invoices and statements, AR & AP, reconciliations, reporting, superannuation, CoInvest, BAS & anything else our clients require
  • End of Month reports including KPI tracking
  • Build relationships with our clients, become their point of contact and ensure they are kept up to date
  • Business improvements including implementation of new procedures and operational efficiencies for us and our clientsAdditional Tasks, depending on your skills
  • Assisting with the creation of Xero, QBO and ServiceM8 accounts
  • Creating business workflow charts and workflows for our clients
  • Transfer clients from one accounting software to another
  • Training; conduct training for our clients on Microsoft Office, Xero, QBO & MYBOIf this sounds like you, and you d like to join a team that makes you feel valued and a part of the family, then you need to send us your resume.PS: MUST LIKE DOGS!We have a valued four-legged team member that works from under the Directors desk.Location: Onsite in Research VIC (near Eltham) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual Part-time hours: 20-25 per week Salary: $28.00 $32.00 per hour Schedule:
  • Monday to FridayApplication Question(s):
  • Do you like big dogs?
  • What days / hours can you work?
  • Are you a smoker?
  • Are you willing to travel to Research (near Eltham) for work?
  • What is your Covid Vaccination statusExperience:
  • Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Xero: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Bookkeeping: 5 years (Preferred)Work Authorisation:
  • Australia Deadline: 11/07/2022
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What does a bookkeeper do?

Bookkeepers use accounting software, databases and spreadsheets to record and monitor an organisation’s financial information. They also prepare reports and financial statements. Bookkeepers report any irregularities they identify to management and, occasionally, liaise with clients and other departments regarding matters related to purchasing, payroll, invoicing and receipts.

Often, a bookkeeper is also responsible for preparing and lodging a company’s business activity statements (BAS) with the Australian Taxation Office.

Bookkeeper skills and qualifications

Strong candidates typically demonstrate excellent organisational skills, an eye for detail and a strong commitment to ethics, which may be important for success in this role. Problem-solving abilities and effective time management skills are also valuable competencies that set top candidates apart.

Other technical skills may be required for this role, including:

  • proficiency with various accounting software applications, such as Xero and MYOB, as well as an ability to learn new applications quickly
  • a strong understanding of basic bookkeeping principles
    strong knowledge of financial regulations
  • good mathematical skills
  • data entry skills.

Bookkeeper experience requirements

If you’re hiring for an entry-level role, you may want to seek candidates who have completed an internship or who have gained experience in a similar role, such as an administrative assistant, in which they performed some bookkeeping duties.

For more senior bookkeeping roles, employers typically prefer candidates with several years of experience in a bookkeeping role. If the candidate is a registered BAS agent, they will have gained at least 1,000 or 1,400 hours of relevant bookkeeping experience as part of their BAS agent registration requirements.

Bookkeeper education and training requirements

While there are no formal education requirements to become a bookkeeper in Australia, employers typically prioritise candidates who have at least a vocational qualification, such as the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or the Diploma of Accounting.

These courses meet the minimum educational requirements to become a registered BAS agent. This authorises individuals to prepare and lodge business activity statements on behalf of your business, as well as advise you and represent your business to the Australian Taxation Office regarding a range of tax-related matters.

Some employers may prefer recent graduates with a bachelor degree in accounting or a related field. According to government data from the 2021 census, just under 19% of bookkeepers in Australia have a Certificate III or IV, while just over 17% have a diploma or advanced diploma, and almost 20% hold a bachelor degree.

Bookkeeper salary expectations

Compensation for bookkeeper varies based on experience, company size, location and industry. Find current salary data for bookkeeper roles on Indeed Salaries to help benchmark competitive pay.

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