Job details

Location:	Arana Hills
Salary:	$80000 - $95000 per annum
Job Type:	Permanent
Discipline:	Accounting
Reference:	V-141077
Posted:	about 4 hours ago

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper (Public Practice)

BAS | Payroll | Xero | Multi-Client Portfolio
Structured Firm | High Standards | Career Role
Arana Hills Location

If you’re a career Bookkeeper who takes pride in clean files, tight reconciliations and zero surprises at BAS time — keep reading.

Aspire are a growing public practice firm looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of clients across multiple industries. This is a professional bookkeeping role within a structured accounting environment — not a transactional data-entry position.

You’ll work closely with Senior Accountants and the Practice Manager to deliver accurate, compliant and review-ready files that support high-quality accounting and advisory outcomes.

The Role

You’ll manage end-to-end bookkeeping across a multi-client portfolio, including:

Accounts payable & receivable
Bank, credit card & general ledger reconciliations
BAS & IAS preparation and lodgement
End-to-end payroll (STP, PAYG, superannuation)
Maintaining audit-ready client files
Supporting year-end workpapers and reconciliations
Client communication and document follow-up
Identifying discrepancies and resolving issues proactively
Assisting with onboarding new bookkeeping clients

You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your portfolio and deliver work that requires minimal correction at review stage.

What We’re Looking For

This role suits someone with proven public practice bookkeeping experience who understands compliance, deadlines and client expectations.

You will have:

Experience in a multi-client or accounting firm environment
Strong knowledge of GST, BAS, payroll and reconciliations
High proficiency in Xero (essential) and ideally MYOB and/or QuickBooks
Sound understanding of ATO, STP, Super and Fair Work obligations
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage deadlines and work to budget
Professional communication skills with clients

Highly regarded:

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting
Registered BAS Agent (or working towards)

Performance Standards (We Believe in Clarity)

We operate with clear expectations and measurable standards, including:

<5% error rate across client files
90%+ review-ready files with minimal corrections
100% on-time BAS/IAS lodgements (where client responsiveness allows)
≥85% billable utilisation
Work completed within budget at least 90% of the time

If you like structure, accountability and delivering high-quality work — you’ll thrive here.

Why Join Us?

We’re building a firm where people genuinely want to stay.

You’ll benefit from:

A structured, well-managed practice
Clear KPIs and performance expectations
Support from experienced accountants
Opportunities to grow your technical capability
A collaborative and professional team environment
Stability and long-term career potential

This is a role for someone who wants to build a career in public practice — not just move between jobs.

Working Arrangements

Primarily office-based
Occasional travel between offices if required
Work-from-home flexibility available with approval

If you’re an experienced public practice Bookkeeper who takes pride in accuracy, compliance and professional standards — we’d love to hear from you.

T: 0405 277 052

E: adam@charterhouse.com.au

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