Job Description
Company Overview: Outsourced is a leading ISO certified global offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.
Position Title: SR ACCOUNTANT AND BOOKKEEPER Location: Remote Reports to: Fractional CFO Employment Type: Full-time Schedule: 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday), 11am-8pm AEST Role Overview The Bookkeeper plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and giving founders transparency over their numbers. You’ll be supporting our fractional CFOs to execute on strategic initiatives and financial oversight.
This role requires a high degree of accuracy, strong time management, and the ability to manage multiple client relationships while staying within the defined scope of services. It’s ideal for someone with over 5 years of bookkeeping experience, familiar with Australian bookkeeping practices, and comfortable using cloud accounting tools like QuickBooks or Xero. Bonus points if you’re agile and eager to adopt new AI tools and systems as we continue evolving.
Key Responsibilities - Perform day-to-day bookkeeping across a portfolio of clients.
- Process accounts payable, including OCR invoice processing, approval workflow tracking, duplication checks, and exceptions reporting.
- Request and maintain invoice records from clients to ensure accurate, complete data.
- Reconcile bank transactions daily for each client file.
- Record accounts receivable and reconcile payments, including weekly AR reports and exception follow-ups.
- Process month-end journals including accruals and prepayments, in line with accrual-based accounting standards.
- Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) for review by Fractional CFO.
- Process payroll on a fortnightly or monthly basis, including onboarding, terminations, and business-specific templates.
- Support the Fractional CFO with timely data and documentation for client meetings and deliverables.
- Perform ad hoc bookkeeping and reporting tasks as required across various clients.
- Ensure best practices in bookkeeping are followed in line with Australian accounting and tax standards.
Skills and Experience - Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally with startups or small businesses.
- Proven hands-on experience with QuickBooks or Xero (Xero is a plus).
- Familiarity with Australian compliance (GST, superannuation, BAS, IAS).
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple clients and stay organised across deadlines.
- Comfort using AI tools or capability to learn—we’re always innovating.
Nice-to-Haves [
- Completion of bookkeeping certifications or accounting diplomas is preferred.
- Xero Advisor certification (desirable but not required as you can get this accreditation online).
- BAS Agent registration is not required but knowledge of BAS/GST is essential.
Working Environment & Benefits - 100% remote-first team with flexible work hours.
- Positive, progressive culture open to learning and innovation.
- Exposure to a wide portfolio of fast-paced, interesting startups.
- Learn directly from experienced CFOs and startup advisors.
- Involvement in internal systems development and tech innovation projects.
- Ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience and might one day start their own business.
Other Benefits - Health Insurance: We provide medical coverage up to 20 lakh per annum, which covers you, your spouse, and a set of parents. This is available after one month of successful engagement.
- Professional Development: You'll have access to a monthly upskill allowance of ₹5000 for continued education and certifications to support your career growth.
- Leave Policy: Vacation Leave (VL): 10 days per year, available after probation. You can carry over or encash up to 5 unused days.
- Casual Leave (CL): 8 days per year for personal needs or emergencies, available from day one.
- Sick Leave: 12 days per year, available after probation.
- Flexible Work Hours or Remote Work Opportunities – Depending on the role and project.
- Outsourced Benefits such as Paternity Leave, Maternity Leave, etc.
