Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant | WRL
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.