Client Bookkeeper, Insolvency

We’re a leading network of independent Australian firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients. And our people.

When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual.

And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.

Meet your team

The Business Recovery and Insolvency division is headed by 6 Registered Liquidators (3 of which are also Registered Trustees in Bankruptcy) and has approximately 40 staff.  The division has developed a reputation for providing organisations with a range of Business Recovery and Insolvency services, specialising in deep investigative recoveries.  The team’s work has regularly achieved substantial recoveries for stakeholders. 

About the role

You will play a lead role in the division’s financial administration tasks. You will work closely with the Insolvency Accounts Administration group and the broader insolvency team to attend to required accounts administration. This role is ideal for someone with an accounting/bookkeeping skillset. 

Key responsibilities

• Setting up of new clients in IPS Cloud and APS
• Processing transactions in IPS Cloud
• Prepare ATO lodgements, preparation of Business Activity Statements, registration renewals with ASIC and AFSA and general administration
• Managing all statutory lodgements
• Assisting with and maintaining all cash books and IPS Cloud management of corporate and personal insolvency files, monthly reconciliations for multiple corporate and personal insolvency accounts
• Preparation of monthly reporting, trust account reconciliation
• Maintaining and assisting with the opening and closing of formal appointment bank accounts
• Managing bank accounts and facilitating payments

Who we’re after

Here are the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all, we’d still encourage you to apply. Other capabilities you have may make you the perfect fit for the role, and we can work on filling the gaps together.

Relevant experience

You have an accounting or bookkeeping skillset, ideally within a professional services firm. You want to continue to work in a role that supports and delivers an outstanding client experience.

Efficient communicator

You are a clear and concise communicator with great attention to detail.

Proven performer

You possess strong organisational and time management skills, coupled with the ability to prioritise many time sensitive tasks and lodgements.

What we offer

At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. That’s why we invest in the future of everyone who works with us, and a culture that supports us all. Our inhouse leadership and professional development programs are tailored to your staff level and each explore how to lead with impact. 

Join a team with heart

We actively support your health and social connection with a vibrant culture, great flexible working policy, 14 weeks paid parental leave, Community leave, purchased leave program, Employee Assistance program, inhouse Massages and Pilates, free barista made coffee and more. 

Do work with a purpose

We put a lot of energy into developing meaningful relationships with our clients and each other. It results in a level of trust that creates surprising opportunities for our business. And your career. 

Bring your best ideas

We’re inspired by potential. We know there’s always a better way to do something. So we foster an environment of openness. Great ideas can come from anywhere. It all starts with listening. 

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s all about people doing meaningful work, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you.

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, and we strongly encourage people from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

We’re proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. This is earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women, which includes offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Visit the Work180 Pitcher Partners Melbourne page a full breakdown of our benefits.

While we appreciate the role recruitment agencies play in our recruitment strategy, unsolicited CV’s will not be considered.