Senior Bookkeeper/Company Accountant

Contribute your bookkeeping and accounting skills to this autonomous role Your new company
Hays is partnering with a well-established, privately owned property group with 20+ years of successful operations across multiple divisions. This is a pivotal position where you will partner directly with the Directors and take ownership of the internal finance function across a complex, multi-entity environment.
Your new role
You'll step into a hands-on, senior bookkeeping role with full exposure, working closely with leadership. This role offers real ownership - you will have the finger on the pulse across the group's finances:
Manage multiple entities with high volumes of intercompany transactions
Oversee end-to-end bookkeeping - AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations and reporting
Handle quarterly BAS obligations (high volume) and compliance requirements
Lead month-end processes, journals and management reporting
Partner directly with Directors and liaise with external advisors
Support investor distributions and entity-level financial operations
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders including trust accounting teams
What you'll need to succeed
This role will suit a confident, commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.Advanced Xero experience is essential, including multi-entity structures and integrations
Proven background managing complex, high-volume bookkeeping environments
Strong experience with intercompany transactions and compliance (BAS, payroll tax, STP)
Comfortable working directly with business owners and senior stakeholders
Able to operate independently with strong accountability and resilience
Property experience is beneficial but not essential
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary package Hybrid working and flexibility
High-impact role with direct access to decision-makers
Opportunity to shape processes and make the function your own
Support structure includes a part-time Accounts Officer
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Michelle Fitzgerald on 0892544508 now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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