Remote Bookkeeper

About the role

You'll work across a portfolio of clients assisting with accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll processing (weekly, fortnightly and monthly), month-end bookkeeping, client email management and queries, preparing information for BAS and financial reporting, and general bookkeeping using Xero and related software. The role will commence at around 15-20 hours per week with genuine opportunity to increase hours as both you and the business grow.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts payable and receivable

• Bank reconciliations

• Payroll processing (weekly, fortnightly and monthly)

• Month-end bookkeeping

• Client email management and queries

• Preparing information for BAS and financial reporting

• General bookkeeping using Xero and related software

About you

• At least 3 years' recent bookkeeping experience

• Strong hands-on experience using Xero

• Solid payroll experience

• Excellent attention to detail

• The confidence to investigate when something doesn't look right

• Professional written communication skills

• The ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines

• A proactive mindset with a desire to continually improve systems and processes

• A dedicated home office with dual screens and reliable internet

• Availability to work during Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) business hours

About us

Copia Business Services is a boutique bookkeeping and outsourced finance practice based in Sydney. We partner with small and medium-sized businesses across Australia, providing everything from payroll and accounts payable through to month-end reporting and finance support. We are a Xero-only practice and Xero Gold Partner. We've operated remotely for years and have built strong systems, documented processes and a supportive team culture. We value people who communicate well, take ownership of their work and genuinely care about delivering an exceptional client experience.

Benefits

• Fully remote work

• Flexible hours around your other commitments

• A supportive, experienced and genuinely friendly team

• Interesting clients across a wide variety of industries

• Strong systems, templates and documented processes

• Ongoing learning and career development

• Genuine flexibility built on trust and accountability

• Annual performance and salary reviews for all staff

This Role Isn't For You If...

• You're just starting your bookkeeping career

• You prefer working from an office

• You dislike communicating with clients

• You need detailed instructions for every task

• You're simply looking to process transactions and move on to the next task

• You're an outsourced bookkeeping business, contractor or virtual assistant looking to add another client

Recruitment Process

Because our clients trust us with an important part of their business, we take recruitment seriously.

Shortlisted applicants will complete:

• Resume review

• Practical bookkeeping and Xero skills assessment

• Interview

• Reference checks

• Background Check

How to Apply

Please email your application to Tori Porter at ••••@copiaservices.com.au including:

• Your resume

• Short introductory video

• Your availability (days and hours)

• A summary of your bookkeeping and payroll experience

• Your Xero certifications (if available)

• Two professional referees