Senior Australian Bookkeeper

OWN THE NUMBERS, GROW WITH TGT!

Bring your Australian bookkeeping expertise to TGT and take ownership of meaningful client work. Support Australian businesses, solve finance challenges, and help shape better bookkeeping processes alongside a collaborative global team. 

Awesome perks await in #WeAreTGT: BGC - WORK FROM HOME!

• Health & Wellbeing: Additional HMO (with dependent & pre-existing coverage), dental support, life insurance 

• Rewards & Recognition: 24 PTOs (with conversion), annual appraisals, awards, referral programs, company events 

• Growth & Perks:  Free daily meals & treats, career development, certifications, employee savings program, vibrant office culture 

• Your Best Work Setup: Join our BGC team and enjoy a flexible work arrangement while supporting AU-based clients!

About the Role

As a Senior Bookkeeper , you'll manage day-to-day bookkeeping and month-end reporting for Australian clients while supporting junior team members.

You'll handle AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll, reporting, compliance, and cloud-based accounting systems. This role is ideal for an experienced Australian Bookkeeper ready to take ownership, improve processes, and become a trusted client partner.

Ideal Candidate Profile

What You'll Bring (Experience)

• At least 5 years of Australian bookkeeping or accounting support experience

• Strong experience handling end-to-end bookkeeping for Australian clients

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including debits, credits, chart of accounts, and financial transaction flows

• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks Online, or other cloud-based accounting platforms

• Strong experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliations

• Experience preparing weekly/monthly financial and management reports

• Experience with month-end and balance sheet reconciliations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, and filtering

• Experience supporting Australian clients in an outsourcing, shared services, or client-facing environment

Technical Skills

• Xero and cloud-based accounting systems

• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and reconciliations

• Payroll, superannuation, and BAS/IAS

• Australian compliance requirement

• Cash flow and financial reporting

• Month-end processes

• Dext, Hubdoc, ConnectWise, or Wise-Sync experience

About You (Soft Skills)

• Detail-oriented, accurate, and proactive in identifying discrepancies and potential issues

• Organized and confident managing workloads, deadlines, and client priorities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Collaborative and willing to support and train junior team members

• Comfortable working independently, escalating issues, and adapting to changing responsibilities

Your Impact Starts Here

Bookkeeping & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities for Australian clients

• Process and reconcile Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions

• Ensure invoices, receipts, payments, and financial transactions are accurately recorded

• Review cloud-based documentation systems such as Dext or Hubdoc for supporting records

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Reconcile bank accounts and financial transactions weekly

• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports using platforms such as Xero

• Create and maintain cash flow projections using Excel

• Prepare ad hoc financial reports for clients and management

Payroll & Compliance

• Prepare payroll according to agreed client schedules

• Support payroll queries and superannuation reporting

• Assist with BAS, IAS, payroll tax, WorkCover, and other compliance requirements

• Monitor reporting deadlines and proactively escalate potential delays or issues

• Assist with tax preparation and audit requirements

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support Xero setup, chart of accounts, and GL mapping requirements

• Act as an escalation point for accounting system and integration issues

• Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping and procurement processes

• Assist in developing and improving departmental procedures

Team Support & Development

• Provide bookkeeping guidance and support to junior and new team members

• Share knowledge and assist colleagues with accounting querie

• Contribute to training and continuous improvement initiatives

• Work collaboratively with Account Managers, clients, and the wider team

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