Australian Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer

This is a remote position. About the Role You will manage the day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts, payroll, administration, and crane safety compliance paperwork. Working remotely with the General Managers, you will ensure accurate records, timely payments, proper invoicing, and up-to-date compliance documents. Key Responsibilities Invoicing & Accounts Receivable Prepare and issue accurate Xero invoices based on crane hire dockets and timesheets. Check missing information and resolve discrepancies before invoicing. Follow up on overdue payments, record receipts, and maintain customer accounts. Accounts Payable Record supplier bills and code expenses correctly. Prepare weekly payment runs for Director approval. Verify subcontractor ABN and GST details and reconcile supplier statements monthly. Payroll Process weekly payroll in Xero using approved timesheets. Apply correct pay rates, overtime, allowances, and leave entitlements. Manage STP lodgements, superannuation, employee records, and payroll-related reports. Reconciliations & Month-End Reconcile bank, credit card, fuel card, and finance accounts weekly. Complete month-end bookkeeping and reconciliations. Prepare monthly financial reports for the Directors. Safety & Crane Compliance Upload and maintain crane, operator, and company compliance documents on client portals such as HammerTech. Track document expiry dates and follow up on renewals. Ensure all required documents are approved before cranes and operators ar