About Us
Heart Bookkeeping exists to service small business owners who value our support, expertise and recommendations as they juggle the many aspects of running their own business. We have a specific focus on quality financial data, client education and cash flow management as we recognise many small business owner’s strengths are in their niche field and not necessarily in operational or financial management.
We value the relationships we build with our accounting firm partners, as our ability to work together creates significantly more value for our mutual clients.
The Heart Bookkeeping team is an amazing group of people who genuinely care about each other. We all dig in to help each other and achieve our shared goals and deadlines. We also offer flexibility (work hours, days and TIL) to ensure you can meet your commitments and kick goals in your personal life too.
We operate on the concept of continuous constructive feedback to ensure everyone has the opportunity to grow technically and be a champion in their role.
We currently have team members that work in a range of locations and capacities across the East Coast of Australia and in Cebu, Philippines. Our team is led by qualified accountants and supported by experienced bookkeepers.
About the Role
We’re looking for a dedicated professional who brings a sharp eye for detail, a proactive mindset, and a passion for tackling challenges with enthusiasm. They will also love systems and processes as much as we do, as this is how we make your life easier and deliver consistent results for our clients.
This position requires a minimum of 30 hours/4 days per week which must include Monday and Tuesday to help support our payroll function.
This role offers a pathway to grow technically and professionally and allows for future advancement if you have the desire and drive to do so. It would also suit an existing BAS Agent who wants to move from self-employed to being part of a supportive team.
The role will involve:
- Xero bookkeeping and review
- Payroll preparation and review
- BAS/IAS preparation
- Xero training and supporting clients via phone, email and in person
- Rescue work
- Other compliance work such as worker’s compensation, payroll tax, STP reporting and TPARs
- Month end close including preparation of management reports for review by the Client Manager
- You will report to the Team Leader who will assist you with your workflow management and technical development
- You will also work with the Client Manager’s when new clients are assigned to you and to improve the bookkeeping processes of our clients
- You will help to develop and support our emerging bookkeepers, who will in turn will do a lot of the processing work for you.
Because we are 100% cloud based, this role can be performed from anywhere in Australia. We currently have team working from offices in Lismore, NSW, Sunshine Coast, QLD and Hobart, TAS. Work from Home is an option for those that have successfully navigated this working environment before. Otherwise, we can organise you an office space near your home. We currently use WOTSO co-working spaces in QLD and TAS.
About You
Personal Attributes
- Great communication skills and confidence in being the day-to-day contact for your client base and a desire to see your clients succeed.
- Ability to calmly and effectively manage multiple competing deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Pride in your output
- Personal accountability
- An interest in staying up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes
- A positive and inclusive attitude
Professional Attributes
- Experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role using cloud based accounting software
- Love for and ability to pick up new software quickly and confidently
- Be experienced in and a lover of Xero. We are a 100% Xero based firm
- Formal bookkeeping/accounting qualifications and/or BAS Agent registration.
If who we are and what we do at Heart Bookkeeping sounds like something you want to be part of, please apply by emailing hello@heartbookkeeping.com.au telling us about yourself and why you think you’d be a great fit for this role. Please complete the “Tell Us More About You” questionnaire and submit with your resume and references. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
