The Firm

Modern & high quality practice set up by directors with ex big 4/mid-tier backgrounds. The firm boasts an excellent active client base with a strong focus on the construction industry. With the construction sector growing from strength to strength, this has had a positive flow on effect for the firms client base, and as a result are seeing sustained growth.

Priding themselves on providing a well rounded and holistic service, the firm offers a full breadth of accounting services and help their clients achieve their end to end financial goals.

Incoming candidates are offered an environment which offers a highly supportive, high performing and collaborative team, a ‘work hard play hard’ ethos, and a focus on work life balance, with work from home up to 2 days. The firm is 100% cloud based and operates on Xero and XPM.

The Role

As the Bookkeeping Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing an existing team of 6, with a scope to further grow this division. This is a client facing role where you'll be the primary point of contact for clients, contribute to system and procedure efficiency improvements, and collaborate with the wider accounting teams.

• Managing an on and offshore team of bookkeepers
• Effectively manage & maintain strong client relationships
• Assist clients in implementing best practice technologies to boost their business
• Developing new processes and procedures
• Regular bookkeeping duties as required
• Designing client specific management reports
• Training & mentoring staff
• Performing and reviewing work

What we're looking for:

Having already spent a number of years in a bookkeeping or accounting firm type environment, you will be confident in dealing with multiple clients. You will have experience in managing staff and reviewing work. Previous exposure to working with an outsourced or work from home team will be highly desirable. Strong Xero skills are essential.

• Minimum 6+ years of experience working as a bookkeeper in public practice
• Natural ability to manage & build client relationships
• Experience within the construction industry is highly preferred
• Be technologically focused to improve clients outcomes
• Effective leadership skills with proven team management skills
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and handle competing deadlines
• Possess a learning and development mindset to stay up to date with best practice

How to Apply:

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• 📞 Questions? Contact Sam Cameron-Hands on 0477 458 766

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