Bookkeeper

About us

Bentleys Victoria is a dynamic professional services mid-tier firm consisting of progressive accountants, financial planners, auditors, mortgage brokers as well as tax and other specialists who are committed to creating, maximising and protecting the wealth of our clients. We belong to the Bentleys network (currently ranked 12th in the AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms), have been established for over 50 years, and are continually growing. We are also members of an international association consisting of experienced, independent accounting and business advisory firms worldwide.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our growing bookkeeping team.

This is a hybrid role based in regional Victoria, with a minimum of three days per week in office and the flexibility to work from home for the remaining days. We are open to full-time, part-time, or school-hours arrangements for the right person.

You’ll be part of a dedicated bookkeeping services team, within a financial services firm, supporting multiple business clients through structured systems, established workflows, and ongoing team support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your responsibilities may include:

• Bank reconciliations
• Accounts payable and bill processing
• Accounts receivable and debtor management
• Payroll processing and superannuation compliance
• End-of-month reconciliations
• Data entry and transaction coding
• Maintaining accurate client records in Xero
• Communicating with clients and team members
• Following structured workflows and meeting recurring deadlines
• Supporting process improvements and efficiencies where required

Client needs vary, so we’re looking for someone who can adapt, communicate effectively, and confidently manage multiple priorities.

About You

This role suits someone who enjoys working with detail, values structure and systems, and takes pride in helping business owners gain confidence in their financial position.

You will:

• Have strong attention to detail
• Be highly organised and deadline-focused
• Be comfortable working independently while remaining connected to a team
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues
• Enjoy building trusted client relationships
• Be confident managing recurring bookkeeping and payroll responsibilities
• Value continuous improvement and efficient processes
• Take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated bookkeeping experience
• Strong Xero experience
• Solid payroll processing experience
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and client priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to attend local offices and client sites as required

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting
• Hubdoc experience
• Karbon experience
• XPM experience
• Experience supporting multiple business clients
• Previous experience within an accounting, advisory, or bookkeeping services environment

Training will be provided on our internal systems, workflows, and processes. You’ll bring the bookkeeping expertise, and we’ll support you in learning our way of working. We will also provide the necessary equipment to help you succeed in your role.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of three days per week in the office
• Full-time, part-time, and school-hours opportunities available
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong systems and documented processes
• Diverse and interesting client portfolio
• 100% Xero-based firm
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with both clients and colleagues
• Meaningful work helping regional businesses achieve financial clarity and success