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 10 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
The successful applicant will initially be working closely with and being mentored by the business owner, a qualified CA and passionate small business owner who is based in Hobart. Our Tassie office is located in the WOTSO workspace in the Hobart CBD, but after an initial induction period you can choose to also work from home if you have a productive work environment available.
We are looking for someone who can work 4-5 days per week which must include Monday and Tuesday to help support our payroll function. If you’re currently limited to 3 days of availability but foresee having more availability in the near future, then we’d still love to hear from you.
This role offers a pathway to grow technically and professionally and allows for future advancement to a Client Manager role if you have the desire and drive to do so. But it can also be a great role for someone keen to continue to do an amazing job at the Senior Bookkeeper level. It would also suit an existing BAS Agent who wants to move from self-employed to being part of a bigger 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 (also a qualified CA) who will assist you with your workflow management, technical development and will be the key reviewer of your work
- You will also work with the Client Managers when new clients are assigned to you
About You
Personal Attributes
- Great communication skills and confidence in being the day to day contact for your client base
- Ability to calmly and effectively manage multiple competing deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Pride in your output
- Personal accountability
- A positive and inclusive attitude
Professional Attributes
- Min 53 years experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role using cloud based accounting software
- Love for and ability to pick up new software quickly and confidently
- Xero experience
- 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 below by submitting a one page cover letter telling us about yourself and why you think you’ll be successful in this role. Please include your preferred work days, hours and salary expectation. Also attach a copy of your resume. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
