The Company

A proudly South Australian, privately held company specialising in property development, property management, and diversified investments.

Their construction and development projects focus on convenience retail sites and bespoke commercial developments, delivering high-quality, tailored solutions.

They also own and manage a diverse real estate portfolio, including retail, commercial, and industrial properties.

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Bookkeeper to manage the financial administration and record-keeping for a private investment and property portfolio.

This autonomous role requires a proactive and self-managed professional with strong bookkeeping experience handling multiple entities.

You will be responsible for bookkeeping, payments, reconciliations, tax compliance, and asset administration, ensuring smooth financial operations across personal investments.

If you thrive in a self-sufficient role, have a strong eye for detail, and can handle confidential financial matters with professionalism, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Bookkeeping

• Maintain and update Xero records, ensuring accurate bookkeeping entries and reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and loans.
• Process payments by coordinating with suppliers and internal approval processes.
• Handle accounts payable, invoicing, and financial record-keeping across multiple personal entities.
• Reconcile and prepare monthly and quarterly business activity statements (BAS).
• Prepare complete and accurate financial reports, providing explanations where required.
• Support external accountants and tax agents with income tax preparation and compliance.

Asset & Compliance Administration

• Administer and maintain records for bank accounts, insurance policies, and lease agreements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, including monthly reporting.
• Maintain structured financial records and ensure timely renewals of policies and agreements.

General Administration & Support

• Liaise with internal and external accountants, tax advisors, and legal professionals.
• Ensure well-organised record-keeping, document filing, and financial administration.
• Undertake any additional finance-related tasks as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and financial administration, ideally within a property, investment, or private business setting.
• Strong proficiency in Xero and financial reconciliation.
• Knowledge of BAS, GST, and tax compliance (experience supporting an external tax agent).
• Highly autonomous, self-motivated, and organised—able to manage responsibilities independently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate and timely reports.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential financial information.
• Approach everything with a 'no task too big or small' approach and be enthusiastic about problem solving.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive salary packages based on experience.
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Various probity checks will be done with successful candidates, including police checks, work rights and various others if required.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

They are proud of their safe and supportive culture, and welcome candidates from LGBTQIA+ communities to join our team and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to also apply.

If this sparks your interest, and aligns to your skills, we would like to know more about you, please apply via the link.

For further information about this exciting opportunity, please confidentially apply to the link below or head to our website to apply directly at www.theprojectdiary.com