Bookkeeper

Job Brief

Olive Business Partners is a Virtual CFO firm helping ambitious, small to mid tier businesses grow strategically and sustainably. Our mission is to help business owners to achieve their goals by connecting them with strategic financial expertise at every stage of growth.

Business Overview

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper to manage Olive’s day-to-day bookkeeping and, over time, deliver bookkeeping services to clients under our brand. The role requires strong technical skills in Xero, excellent organisation, and clear communication. The role can be performed remotely, provided you are based in Australia. We are considering both sub-contractors and part time employment.

Role Objective

Olive Business Partners (internal)

  • Bookkeeping in Xero: bank reconciliation, AP/AR, expense claims, and payroll.

  • Month-end: account reconciliations and accruals/adjustment journals as required.

  • BAS preparation and lodgment

  • Maintain orderly records and ensure documentation is attached for all transactions (e.g. supplier invoices, receipts, payroll records etc).

Client Work (as allocated)

  • Bookkeeping in Xero for clients, which may include invoicing, AP/AR, payroll, month end reconciliations, and BAS preparation and lodgment. A clear scope of work will be provided for each client engagement.

  • Ensure all transactions are supported with correct documentation in Xero.

  • Maintain tracking categories for invoices and payments.

  • Liaise with clients to collect information and meet deadlines.

  • Adhere to Olive’s standards and quality checks.

  • For product-based businesses: inventory reconciliations and coordination with CFO and/or accountants on periodic inventory adjustments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Must be based in Australia. If applying for employment, must have the right to work in Australia. If applying as a contractor, must have applicable insurances.

  • Proficient in Xero and able to advise on best practices.

  • Solid knowledge of GST, accounting, payroll and Australian bookkeeping practices.

  • Registered BAS Agent.

  • Strong attention to detail and file organisation.

  • Clear, professional communication and reliable stakeholder management.

  • Experience across multiple client files and industries.

  • It would be an advantage to have inventory experience for our product-based clients (reconciliations, stock adjustments, COGS calculations), but not essential.

Skills Required

  1. Submit your details and CV via our expression of interest form below

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