About Us

At Murray Business Solutions, we're dedicated to providing robust tax and accounting solutions to a diverse client base across Australia. Led by our approachable and experienced principal, Paula Murray , we have over 20 years of expertise supporting small business and their families. Our clients range from South Australia to regions like the Kimberley and Alice Springs. We pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive services and building strong, lifelong relationships with our clients, helping them achieve financial success through bespoke commercial strategies.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Transactional Accountant to join our friendly team. This vital role ensures the smooth and accurate management of client bookkeeping, BAS, and payroll, helping our clients maintain strong financial foundations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, has strong attention to detail, and can proactively manage multiple clients and competing priorities. You will work closely with accountants and senior team members to ensure financial data is accurate and well-organised, supporting management reporting and CFO-level advice.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Compliance: Manage client bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting exclusively using Xero.

BAS & Payroll: Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS), process payroll, and ensure ATO compliance.

Transactional Work: Process and review financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, including reconciliations to trial balance to support management reporting and CFO-level advice.

Xero File Setups & Maintenance: Set up and refine Xero files, including chart of accounts revisions, data clean-ups, and system optimisation for clients.

Client Support & Proactive Engagement: Actively guide clients on next steps, ensuring smooth workflow transitions. Example: “I’ve finished your bookkeeping for the week, why don’t you send over your bank statements so my colleague can get started on your BAS?” or “I’ve wrapped up your year-end, I’ll be sure my colleague knows your tax work is ready to start.”

Collaboration & Workflow Support: Work closely with tax accountants, business advisory accountants , and administrative staff to ensure smooth financial operations.

Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in transactional accounting processes and propose solutions to improve efficiency.

About You

Minimum 3+ years experience in a bookkeeping or transactional accounting role.

Xero expertise (certification preferred) and a strong understanding of cloud-based accounting within the Xero ecosystem.

Prior experience in BAS preparation, payroll processing, and financial reconciliations to trial balance.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple clients and competing priorities while maintaining high-quality work.

A proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate client needs and ensure seamless handovers.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with both clients and internal teams.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

Exposure to working within an accounting firm or professional services environment is highly regarded.

Ability to coach teammates in the art of bookkeeping is highly regarded.

Remuneration

$80,000 - $90,000 + super (full time equivalent) in line with relevant experience

Perks and Benefits

Join a supportive and friendly team.

Work-life balance is a priority – we don’t expect you to work beyond 5 pm.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to expand your skillset.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home after an initial in-office integration.

Be part of a firm that values its people, with a culture of respect, growth, and client-focused excellence.

Important

We’re not asking for a cover letter – we know it’s 2025 and no one needs extra admin. But if there’s something you’d like us to know that’s not obvious in your CV or LinkedIn profile – like why this role feels like a great fit for you, or what you’re looking for in your next chapter – feel free to pop us a quick note to [email protected] when you apply. It doesn’t need to be formal (dot points are fine!). It just helps us get a fuller picture and move quickly through the process.

This role is available on a Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 0.7FTE) basis.

Feel free to reach out with any questions to [email protected] or SMS +61 481 137 454