Bookkeeper / Graduate Accountant

About our firm

At Nexis, we hire and grow the very best talent to share our success and achieve our vision together. Our goal is to be a leading mid-tier accounting firm, respected by clients, employees, and the communities where we operate.

We provide a fun, supportive, and challenging environment to help our staff reach their professional goals. Whether your focus is climbing the career ladder, specialising in a particular area, or expanding your skillset, Nexis offers opportunities to grow and thrive.

At Nexis, you’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team that celebrates success and works collaboratively to achieve great results for our clients.

We offer a range of benefits that include:

• A fun and supportive culture; 

• Variety: you will work with a range of clients across interesting industries with different business structures;

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities;

• Performance-based incentive scheme;

• A modern office space with a relaxed kitchen including coffee machine;

• Monthly and quarterly team-building events - we believe a fun, connected workplace and great team dynamic are essential;

• Ongoing and open communication across the firm - we value an open-door culture where everyone supports and learns from each other;

• A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued;

• Support to meet your ongoing CPD requirements, helping you grow professionally;

• Opportunities to contribute ideas and innovate and staying ahead of the curve as part of our growing firm;

• Close to ferry terminal, train station and buses making your commute easy and convenient; and

• More benefits to help you thrive.

Find out more about Nexis here: www.nexis.com.au.

The Role

At Nexis, we go beyond traditional bookkeeping, we partner with clients to deliver bookkeeping and financial administration services that support better business decisions and performance.

As a Bookkeeper, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of their financial data, facilitating efficient processes and acting as a trusted partner in their financial workflow and decisions.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Managing client relationships and providing outstanding service;

• Processing and reviewing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable;

• Preparing and reconciling Payroll and Superannuation;

• Performing bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance and other bookkeeping integrity tasks;

• Preparing and lodging BAS / IAS statements; ensuring compliance and correctness;

• Assisting with financial reporting and tax compliance;

• Advising clients (and internal teams) on accounting software setups (Xero/MYOB) and automation opportunities; and

• General financial administration as required.

The opportunity:

At Nexis, we offer genuine opportunities for development and growth. You’ll join a progressive firm where your expertise is valued and recognised. This role gives you the chance to deepen your technical skills, build strong client relationships, and grow alongside the firm, laying a solid foundation for the next stage of your career.

About you

You’ll bring a combination of technical knowledge, client service excellence, and a proactive mindset. You deliver with precision, responsiveness, and a solution-focused approach. You thrive in client-facing roles, confidently managing multiple clients while taking pride in helping them streamline their businesses and systems.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Ideally minimum 2+ years’ bookkeeping experience, preferably within an accounting or professional services firm, or alternatively a graduate accountant who is looking for a pathway into an accounting role in the future;

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency;

• Experience in Xero and working knowledge of MYOB (or equivalent);

• Demonstrated experience managing Payroll, PAYG, Superannuation, reconciliations, BAS/IAS lodgements;

• Strong understanding of accounting systems, workflows and data integrity;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, client-oriented approach and collaborative mindset;

• Highly organised, able to run multiple client engagements simultaneously, managing competing priorities with minimal supervision;

• Interest in contributing to continuous improvement: process automation, software setup, efficiencies; and

• A genuine passion for supporting client growth, understanding business goals and delivering reliable financial administration.

How to apply

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic, growing firm that values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a tailored cover letter to Fiona at ***********@nexis.com.au or directly through seek.

In your cover letter, we’d like you to highlight:

• What you value most in an employer and workplace culture

• Your experience working with Xero and managing multiple clients

• How you ensure accuracy and efficiency in your work

• An example of how you’ve built strong client relationships

• Why this position at Nexis feels like the right fit for you

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted. 

Applications close 11th September 2026