Work From Home Or Distributed Bookkeeper/Accountant? Join Our National Team!

We believe in the Distributed Model as the future.

This role would be a great match for someone who is passionate about Bookkeeping and in-house Accounting first and foremost. You might be a generalist or specialise in a key industry sector. You'll have a business improvement focus and proven experience (+10 years) in working with SMEs who turnover between $1m and $20m and supporting companies and their employees in this business critical function.

You will be joining Our National Team of Bookkeepers and Accountants in helping SMEs through 2024 and beyond with your strong technical skills and ability to calm people in a storm. This is a role that can either be Work From Home or Distributed (some time in an office; some time WFH). Either way, your exceptional verbal and written communication skills will ensure that you stay connected to our Team-close, national-based Team.  

Our story

Better Business Basics helps companies get their financial records organised and systemised, using what’s happened to help them understand what makes them grow. We are the in-house out-source Finance specialists. We use a respectful dialogue of asking and listening that is all about building trust. We are outcome and future focused, delivering the information companies need to run a great business and build profitable business relationships.

The key to our 18-year success is in our People.

Our national Team are talented Bookkeeping and Accounting professionals that champion customer service, automation, process efficiency, effective communication and learning above all else. They assist in telling our clients the real story behind the numbers in a way they understand best. We are leading the change in our industry and how SMEs look at their numbers and if you’re the right fit, we want you to bring your expertise and experience to help build our Team and share what you know in a great working environment.

We offer truly flexible career opportunities, which is why we were proud to be awarded Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards two years running.

Our Benefits:

• Choose the set flexible working hours you need to integrate with the other areas of your life
• Benefit from performance-based bonuses in addition to your rate
• Participate in regular internal and external Training & Development sessions delivered on-line to keep your skills current
• Gain the valuable experience of working with other professional and knowledgeable people in teams as part of our Day2Day, +CFO and Payroll services and special finance projects with industry-specific clients
• Get support from your Team Manager and our strong team of national accounting professionals
• Experience first-hand the innovation changing the financial services sector and the SME landscape and learn how you can be a part of this exciting revolution

Please apply if you are an experienced Bookkeeping and/or Accounting professional living in Australia with at least a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping/Accounting, preferably a Diploma or Degree qualification, with at least 10 years of hands-on Australian-based experience.

Our Role:

• Between 25 - 34 hours per week
• Solid full-function Bookkeeping/Accounts Management tasks working with day-to-day data and reconciliations of all Balance Sheet accounts including Bank, Credit Cards and Intercompany Accounts
• Integration of accounting software platforms in areas such as time management, inventory management, POS and monthly reporting and analysis
• Reporting to Management and key stakeholders of SMEs in a language they can easily understand

Your Story:

• Completed an Australian Accounting or Bookkeeping Cert IV, Diploma or Degree qualification (current CPA or CA status will give your application an advantage)
• Advanced knowledge of accounting software and related apps
• Extensive experience with working with companies with a turnover of between $1m and $20m
• Thrive in an environment that has variety and is fast-paced
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people and exceptional time management skills
• An appetite and willingness to learn
• The ability to question the status quo and recognise and implement business and process improvements as you go (if you ask 'Why', we want you!)

Let's chat:

We love new people joining our team - it gives US the opportunity to learn from YOU too. If you would like more information or to discuss the role please contact our recruitment team via email *****@betterbusinessbasics.com.au

Please attach a cover letter with your resume to your SEEK application outlining what makes you a perfect fit and what you want to learn from us in the next 3 years. 

We are also using FinMatch.Me to match this role, so please apply there including the online Assessment which will ensure that we match you to the right Accounts we work on.

Please note our applications deadline is 5pm Friday 24th March 2024, so if this role has piqued your interest, please apply today.

We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply with us. For more information, please visit our Careers Page to learn what this next step could mean for you.

www.betterbusinessbasics.com.au