Looking for flexibility without compromising your career?
You’re an experienced bookkeeper who loves helping clients but maybe you’re tired of juggling everything yourself.
Perhaps you’re running your own bookkeeping business and feeling the pressure of constant compliance changes, client demands and doing it all alone. Or maybe you’re seeking a flexible role that still offers interesting work and genuine client relationships.
At Alexander Spencer, we’ve built a bookkeeping team that combines exceptional client service with true work-life balance. We trust our people, provide strong support systems, and give you the flexibility to work in a way that suits your life.
Why Join Alexander Spencer?
Focus on high-value work – you don’t have to do everything yourself
You’ll be supported by our experienced Philippines-based bookkeeping team to handle the transactional processing heavy lifting, allowing you to focus on client relationships, quality control, problem solving, compliance and advisory support. You’ll also have access to our team of
Accountants for technical guidance and support.
Quality clients and interesting work
Work across a diverse portfolio of businesses and industries, with responsibilities ranging from client onboarding and file clean-ups through to payroll, BAS lodgements and management reporting.
Career growth and professional development
As an AFR Top 100 firm, we offer ongoing professional development opportunities to develop your skills, lead initiatives and contribute to the future of our business.
Flexibility That Actually Means Flexibility
We focus on outcomes, not hours spent sitting at a desk. We understand that life exists outside of work and we’re committed to creating a role that works for both of us.
It’s a fun place to work (and our state-of-the-art office is next level)!
Not all accounting firms are created equal. We’re serious about delivering outstanding client outcomes, but we also believe work should be enjoyable.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will manage a portfolio of bookkeeping clients while working closely with our offshore team and internal accounting professionals.
Your key responsibilities will include:
·Managing end-to-end bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of clients
·Processing payroll and managing the accurate and timely delivery of compliance obligations (BAS, IAS, STP, payroll tax, TPAR and WorkCover)
·Preparing reconciliations, management reports and financial information
·Ownership of client outcomes ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently and to a high standard
·Delivering exceptional client service and acting as a trusted advisor
·Lead client onboarding, process improvements, file reviews and clean-ups
·Collaborating with and supporting our offshore team to ensure quality and efficiency
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About You
You’ll be an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys both the technical and relationship-management aspects of the role. Ideally, you’ll have:
·Hands on experience managing multiple bookkeeping clients within a public practice or bookkeeping firm
·Strong knowledge of BAS, payroll and statutory compliance obligations
·Experience using Xero and cloud-based systems
·Excellent reconciliation and problem solving skills with a focus on attention to detail
·Proven communication and client relationship management skills
·The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a team
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About Alexander Spencer
At Alexander Spencer, we’re more than just accountants – we’re growth partners. Ranked in the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 and recognised as one of the fastest-growing firms in the country, we’re proud of our innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a multifaceted practice, our
team is dedicated to helping businesses thrive.
Our success is built on great people, strong client relationships and a culture where collaboration, respect and support aren’t buzzwords—they’re the heartbeat of our team and they’re simply how we work.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you.
To be considered, you’ll need to be based in Melbourne and have unrestricted Australian working rights.
Along with your resume, please include a cover letter outlining what is important to you in your next role and why this opportunity appeals to you.
