Senior Bookkeeper

We’re looking for an experienced Client Manager to take full ownership of a portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality bookkeeping, payroll, compliance and reporting work - independently, and to a consistent standard.

This is not a role for someone who has been adjacent to these responsibilities. You will have held them directly, managed the workload that comes with them, and be ready to do so again without a ramp-up period.

About Trendsight

Trendsight is a remote bookkeeping firm built on kindness, honesty and doing things properly. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Tawanda and Tara, we are experts in the childcare industry for end-to-end bookkeeping and are industry agnostic for outsourced payroll services - helping upper end of small and medium business owners get clarity and control over their finances.

We’re proudly cloud-based, genuinely flexible, and serious about the culture we’ve built. The team is the business.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing ongoing client relationships and day-to-day communication
• End-to-end bookkeeping across multiple entities
• BAS and IAS preparation and lodgements
• Payroll processing including STP, superannuation, payroll tax and WorkCover
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Monthly and quarterly account reviews and reporting
• Reviewing the work of bookkeepers in your team and providing constructive feedback
• Identifying opportunities for streamlining, automation and process improvement
• Daily use of Xero, Karbon, Employment Hero Payroll, Dext and related systems

This role suits someone who takes ownership of their work, manages competing deadlines without needing to be chased, and holds themselves to a high standard without being prompted.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need:

• Minimum 5 years hands-on, end-to-end Australian bookkeeping experience - covering the full scope of this role
• Experience working within a bookkeeping firm or outsourced bookkeeping environment - in-house experience alone will not meet this requirement
• Strong, practical experience across BAS, IAS, payroll, super, WorkCover, payroll tax, AP and AR
• High proficiency in Xero - non-negotiable
• Experience reviewing and managing the work of other team members
• Comfort with technology - you pick up new tools quickly and are at ease in a cloud-based environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A qualification in bookkeeping or accounting
• Fathom experience is a plus
• Childcare industry experience is a significant advantage

Salary & conditions

• $90,000 - $95,000 + super, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent role
• Remote position (Australia-based; Victorian applicants preferred)
• Applicants from other states will be considered for the right candidate
• All work is completed during standard business hours Monday to Friday
• Flexibility for school runs, appointments and life outside work

Why work with us

• We value kindness, respect and doing the right thing
• We offer genuine flexibility - not lip service
• We’re growing, and your input will directly influence how we improve and evolve