Xero-Certified AU Bookkeeper (BAS & Tax Compliance)

Job Description

Overview:

Our client is a newly incorporated financial services company in Melbourne that has been actively trading for approximately six weeks. As a brand new venture, they are establishing strong financial foundations and seeking professional bookkeeping support to manage their rapid early-stage growth.

They are looking for a dedicated Xero-Certified AU Bookkeeper (BAS & Tax Compliance) for a fast-growing financial services startup, taking full ownership of their accounting operations from the ground up. This is an opportunity to build and maintain clean financial systems during a critical growth phase, working directly with leadership to ensure compliance and accuracy across all bookkeeping functions. You'll have the autonomy to establish best practices while managing day-to-day financial operations in Xero.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM AEST (20 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Complete and submit Business Activity Statements accurately and on time
• Prepare and file company tax returns in compliance with Australian regulations
• Submit GST payments and maintain accurate GST records
• Perform general bookkeeping tasks including reconciling payments and accounts
• Manage invoicing processes and track accounts receivable
• Handle some backdating of financial records from the company's initial trading period
• Maintain organized financial records in Xero
• Provide additional administrative support as business needs evolve

Requirements:

• Proven experience with BAS preparation and submission
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian tax returns and GST compliance
• Xero certification (Level 1 or Level 2)
• Strong general bookkeeping experience with Australian companies
• University education in accounting or related field
• Excellent English communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice-to-Have Requirements:

• Experience with newly incorporated companies
• Comfortable working with AI-driven business processes
• Capacity to take on additional administrative tasks beyond bookkeeping

Why Join This Team?

• Work with a brand new company during its exciting founding phase
• Remote position with flexible part-time hours
• Direct collaboration with company leadership
• Opportunity to establish financial systems and processes from scratch
• Potential to expand your role as the business grows
• Stable, ongoing position with a professional financial services firm

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.

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