Bookkeeping Manager

Our client is a global mid-tier professional services firm, with offices in the heart of Melbourne CBD.

This is a newly created position which would entail managing the Bookkeeping needs of a portfolio of clients (small, medium and large-sized firms), as well as leading a team of 2 Senior Bookkeepers.

This is not a typical AP/AR bookkeeping position - Your main responsibilities for your clients will be around management reporting and payroll. Candidates applying should come from a background in public practice, ideally with people management experience.

The Role

Key responsibilities may include (but not limited to) the following:

• Manage client portfolio and ensure timely, high-quality service delivery. Clients will vary both in size and industry.

• Oversee core bookkeeping services including reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, management reporting.

• Review work of team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency

• Plan workflow, manage budgets, and monitor team performance

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members (both on and offshore).

• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless client outcomes

• Identify and support business development opportunities

The Person

The ideal candidate will join bringing to the table the following skills and prior experience:

• 7+ years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting in a client-facing environment (public practice or professional services)

• Proven experience managing multiple clients of different sizes and industries

• People management experience

• Payroll experience would be highly preferred