--- title: Senior Bookkeeper description: Join Square Penny as a Senior Bookkeeper in a flexible, part-time role managing SME clients. Bring your expertise to a supportive team focused on accurate financial management. --- [Skip to content](https://hubspot.squarepenny.com.au/blog/senior-bookkeeper#main-content) [![SP-Hubspot-Newsletter-2026](https://hubspot.squarepenny.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SP-Hubspot-Newsletter-2026.jpg?width=776&height=388&name=SP-Hubspot-Newsletter-2026.jpg "SP-Hubspot-Newsletter-2026")](https://www.squarepenny.com.au) # Senior Bookkeeper ![Georgina](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Georgina September 16, 2026 WE’RE LOOKING FOR AN **EXPERIENCED SENIOR BOOKKEEPER** **18 - 30 hours per week | $38 - 42/hour | Flexible working | Melbourne-based, Australia wide** If you’re an experienced Senior Bookkeeper who knows your craft, enjoys working closely with clients and takes pride in getting the details right, we’d like to hear from you. Square Penny is looking for an accomplished **Senior Bookkeeper** to join our growing team. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can confidently manage their own portfolio of SME clients, work autonomously and bring the experience and judgement to hit the ground running. **Before you apply** We’re looking for someone with: **✓ A minimum of 5 years’ relevant bookkeeping experience** **✓ Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or equivalent** **✓ Demonstrated experience working at Senior Bookkeeper level** **✓ Strong Xero and/or MYOB experience** **✓ Solid payroll and BAS experience** These are **essential requirements for the role**. BAS Agent registration is highly regarded. **About Square Penny** Square Penny provides an innovative and successful outsourced bookkeeping, financial management and Virtual CFO services to SMEs across Australia. For more than two decades, we’ve worked alongside business owners to simplify their financial management and give them accurate, meaningful information they can use to make better business decisions. We’re a professional, collaborative team that cares about doing great work. We take the time to understand our clients, their businesses and what they’re trying to achieve. For us, bookkeeping isn’t simply about processing transactions. It’s about delivering accurate, reliable financial information and making life easier for the people and businesses we support. **The role** You’ll work with a diverse portfolio of SME clients and take ownership of delivering accurate, compliant and timely financial outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: - Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial management across multiple clients - End-to-end payroll processing and associated compliance - BAS preparation - Bank and credit card reconciliations - Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable - Maintaining accurate financial records - Working across cloud-based accounting systems, primarily Xero and MYOB - Identifying and resolving financial and bookkeeping issues - Communicating directly with clients and managing deadlines - Working closely with the broader Square Penny team to deliver consistently high-quality outcomes **Who we’re looking for** Technical capability matters, but so does the way you work. You’ll be someone who is **experienced, organised and dependable**. You notice the details, communicate clearly and don’t need to be chased to get things done. You’re comfortable managing competing priorities, solving problems and taking ownership of your work. Most importantly, you genuinely enjoy working with SME clients and understand the trust they place in the person looking after their numbers. Along with the essential requirements above, you’ll bring: - Strong payroll and compliance knowledge - Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel - Strong organisational and time-management skills - Clear and confident client communication - Excellent attention to detail - A proactive and solutions-focused approach - The ability to work autonomously while still being part of a collaborative team **Flexibility that works** This is a **part-time role of 18–30 hours per week**, with the actual hours and working days negotiable for the right person. We offer genuine flexibility because we understand that work is only one part of life. The role includes: - Flexible working arrangements - Primarily working from home, with attendance at client sites when required - An outcomes-focused environment - A supportive and experienced team - Regular virtual and in-person team connection - Employee Assistance Program - Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities We’re Melbourne-based and work with businesses across Australia. **Sound like you?** We’re not looking for just any bookkeeper. We’re looking for an experienced **Senior Bookkeeper** who wants to bring their knowledge to a professional team, build strong client relationships and make a meaningful contribution to the businesses we support. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your **Resume and a cover letter outlining your Senior Bookkeeper experience and why you believe you’re a strong fit for Square Penny** to: [info@squarepenny.com.au](mailto:info@squarepenny.com.au) Applicants must have full Australian working rights. Successful candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check before commencing employment.   ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fhubspot.squarepenny.com.au%2Fblog%2Fsenior-bookkeeper](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fhubspot.squarepenny.com.au%2Fblog%2Fsenior-bookkeeper) ## Keep reading ### [CFO Series: Beyond the Numbers | Part 8 of 8](https://hubspot.squarepenny.com.au/blog/cfo-series-beyond-the-numbers-part-8-of-8) ### [CFO Series: Beyond the Numbers | Part 7 of 8](https://hubspot.squarepenny.com.au/blog/cfo-series-beyond-the-numbers-part-7-of-8) # Square Penny --- Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2026 Square Penny. 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