Senior Bookkeeper

Robert Walters

Leederville, Perth WA

Bookkeeping and Small Practice Accounting (Accounting)

Full time

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Financial Reporting

Are you an experienced Senior Bookkeeper with legal industry experience looking for flexibility and a long-term opportunity? Our client is seeking a highly organised professional to join their finance team in a part-time job-share role. You will take ownership of trust accounting, payroll and financial operations while working within a supportive and collaborative environment based in Leederville.

Senior Bookkeeper

Part-Time (3-4 Days Per Week)

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join a well-established professional services organisation in a key finance position.

Working alongside an existing Senior Bookkeeper, you will play a critical role in managing trust accounting, payroll, compliance and financial reporting activities. This position offers genuine flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and stable team environment.

The Opportunity

This role is ideally suited to someone with previous law firm experience who enjoys working independently, has exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily trust account transactions, payments and reconciliations

Ensure compliance with trust accounting regulations and legislative requirements

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities

Perform daily banking and bank reconciliations

Process payroll and manage associated compliance obligations

Prepare BAS, IAS, PAYG and superannuation reporting

Assist with month-end reporting and financial administration

Maintain financial records and ensure system integrity

Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisors

Support ongoing process improvements across finance operations

About You

Previous experience working within a law firm is essential

Strong trust accounting experience and understanding of compliance requirements

Experience using Xero and/or Unity software

Minimum 5 years bookkeeping experience

Strong payroll, BAS, PAYG and superannuation knowledge

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

Professional, discreet and highly trustworthy

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What's On Offer?

Part-time role offering genuine work-life balance

3-4 days per week job-share arrangement

Stable and supportive team environment

Long-term career opportunity

High level of autonomy and ownership

Convenient Leederville location

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation

If you have experience within a legal practice environment and are looking for a flexible opportunity where your expertise will be valued, we encourage you to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

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Call Cowin Ray on 61892660934 for a confidential discussion.