Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Immediate Start Available – Mount Hawthorn (Perth)

$75,000–$85,000 + Super | Long-Term Local Role

Mount Hawthorn, Perth | Office-based | Stable & Growing Business

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to join our expanding finance team based in our recently refurbished Mount Hawthorn office .

This is a hands-on, senior-level role working closely with the Owner and Senior Accountant. The position focuses on high-quality bookkeeping and management accounting across multiple entities and is best suited to someone who enjoys ownership, responsibility, and being part of a close-knit professional team.

This role is predominantly office-based and ideally suited to candidates located in or around Perth’s inner suburbs who are looking for a stable, long-term position close to home.

No two days are the same , and that’s exactly what makes this role both engaging and rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end accounts processing across multiple entities
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Payroll and Superannuation processing
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assisting with Payroll Tax, BAS and IAS preparation and lodgements
• Month-end journals
• Assisting with monthly management accounts and reporting
• Cash flow forecasting support
• Documenting, improving, and maintaining finance processes

About You

This role is not suitable for graduates or junior candidates .

You will bring:

• 3–5+ years’ experience in a senior bookkeeping or similar accounting role
• Strong, practical knowledge of bookkeeping and general accounting principles
• Experience assisting with or preparing management accounts
• Formal accounting or bookkeeping qualifications (desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of Xero (Xero certification highly regarded)
• Confidence managing your own workload with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

What’s On Offer

$75,000–$85,000 + Super , depending on experience

Stable, long-term role in a growing Perth-based business

Supportive, experienced team with direct access to senior leadership

Broad exposure across multiple clients and entities

Ongoing learning and professional development

Modern, refurbished office in Mount Hawthorn

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit:

• Your resume
• Your total years of bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Your experience with management accounts
• Whether you are Xero Certified
• Your years of experience using Xero

Please note:

• Applications without a cover letter will not be considered .
• Only candidates meeting the essential experience requirements will be shortlisted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years of accounting experience do you have?
• Do you have experience using Xero?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have experience completing ad hoc and month end reporting?
• Have you completed a qualification in accounting?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Xero Bookkeeper?
• What's your preferred work type?

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