Offshore Virtual Assistants, a trusted Australian outsourcing company in partnership with a fast-growing bookkeeping franchise in Sydney, Australia. We are on the lookout for an experienced and driven Bookkeeper to join the team.

In this role, you will not only provide bookkeeping services, management reporting, and education to small businesses, but you will also gain valuable exposure to the day-to-day operations of a thriving bookkeeping business. It’s a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills, broaden your knowledge, and be part of a supportive and growth-focused environment.

We are seeking someone passionate about bookkeeping, eager to contribute to the company’s success, and committed to a long-term role where you can truly make an impact. You will be working closely with the business owner to deliver high-quality services to her clients while helping drive the growth of the franchise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping tasks and administration
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Accounts payables
• Accounts receivables
• Payroll processing
• Assistance with the preparation of BAS and IAS
• Assistance with Balance sheet reconciliations, including wages, prepayments and liabilities accounts
• Superannuation payable and GST.
• Update client and staff contacts in MYOB files
• Processing bank feed transactions in MYOB by coding to the correct category
• Flagging transactions you are unsure of
• Diary, calendar and email management 
• Manage the filing system in Office 365 to ensure everything is correctly labelled
• Manage and oversee task lists in the practice management system Karbon

Requirements: 

• Previous experience as a Virtual Assistant supporting an Australian accountant or bookkeeping business 
• Degree in Business Accounting or a related field (or equivalent qualification)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a bookkeeping business, preferably with Australian clients, with a solid understanding of Australian accounting terminology
• Strong tenure in previous roles, with at least 2 years of commitment in each position held

Tools and Software 

• Advanced efficiency in Office 365
• Advanced efficiency in Excel 
• MYOB experience is highly regarded 
• Xero/ Dext/ Practice Protect
• Practice management tool (Karbon) experience

Personal Attributes: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Exceptional business administration skills with high attention to detail and an eye for continuous improvement
• Effectively prioritise work tasks to meet deadlines
• Aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Work independently and carry out assignments to completion following processes and procedures
• Work with the manager and independently as required to ensure consistent workflow.
• Managing workflow and project/task management.
• Honesty and integrity in doing what you say you will do. Don’t promise something you can’t deliver

Key Success Factors:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to self-learn and adapt as the business continues to grow and evolve
• Flexible mindset with a commitment to professional growth
• Comfortable using timesheets or timekeeping tools to track client tasks and ensure accurate billing