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Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant | WRL

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We have an exciting dayshift opportunity available for a Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant. Work from home or the office – you choose!


When you join Yempo, you’ll receive the following fantastic benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary – paid weekly!
  • HMO enrollment on commencement
  • Additional HMO dependents added each year of service
  • 20 vacation days per year; 7 sick days
  • Annual performance bonuses and incentives
  • Annual salary reviews and increases
  • Free cooked rice, snacks and hot drinks
  • Company polo shirts provided
  • Fantastic, bright and cheerful open-plan work environment
  • Prestigious clients and highly professional and friendly co-workers

Our Client

Our client is a growing CFO and accounting services firm supporting values-led organisations.


The client is seeking a highly organised and adaptable Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant to support their growing outsourced finance department. This role primarily focuses on bookkeeping and operational finance support across multiple client entities, as well as payroll administration and processing.


Your Responsibilities

1. Bookkeeping & Finance Administration

Accounts Payable

  • Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Monitor AP inboxes and maintain organised workflows
  • Follow up approvals with managers and clients
  • Reconcile supplier statements
  • Maintain clean and accurate supplier records

Bank Reconciliations

  • Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations
  • Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate reconciled balances across multiple entities

Accounts Administration

  • Assist with inbox management across clients
  • Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation
  • Support transactional processing across multiple entities
  • Assist with month-end preparation and reconciliation tasks
  • Escalate issues, inconsistencies, or risks proactively

Client Communication

  • Communicate professionally with clients via email and virtual meetings
  • Follow up on missing information and approvals on time
  • Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders


2. Payroll Support

  • Assist with payroll processing across weekly and fortnightly payrolls
  • Support payroll administration tasks within Employment Hero and Xero Payroll
  • Validate payroll data, timesheets, and supporting documentation
  • Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting preparation
  • Process payroll changes, including new starters and employee updates
  • Escalate complex payroll matters appropriately

3. Systems, Technology & Process Improvement


  • Work confidently across Xero and other cloud-based finance platforms
  • Learn new systems and applications quickly
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and workflows
  • Use technology, Google, and AI tools proactively to solve problems and improve productivity
  • Maintain accurate process documentation and follow established procedures

Your Background

Essential

  • Strong bookkeeping experience using Xero
  • Experience in processing accounts payable and bank reconciliations
  • Experience working across multiple entities or clients
  • Strong Excel skills including formulas, formatting, sorting/filtering, pivot tables, reconciliations, and data review
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
  • High attention to detail while working at speed
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and switch between tasks efficiently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
  • Confidence in asking questions and escalating appropriately
  • Strong problem-solving mindset
  • Comfortable learning new systems and technology

Desirable

  • Experience with Australian payroll processing
  • Experience using Employment Hero Payroll or Xero Payroll
  • Experience working in outsourced bookkeeping or finance environments
  • Exposure to AI tools or workflow automation
  • Experience supporting month-end processes

Disclaimer for salary ranges. Yempo provides an indicative range of salary that we deem relevant for the advertised role. This may be adjusted for the skills and experience of the selected candidate.

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