Bookkeeper – Outsourced Finance

We’re a leading network of independent Australian accounting, audit and business advisory firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients. And our people.

When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual.

And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.

Our commitment to you

At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. We invest in the future of our people, and a culture that supports us all. When you embark on a career with us, we support your journey in various ways:

Your development

• Tailored leadership and professional development programs
• Secondment opportunities across practice groups internally and internationally through the Baker Tilly International network
• Study support to enhance your career and impact including CA and other post graduate study

Your leave and flexibility

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and dress for your day
• Time In Lieu and client leadership program leave
• Paid parental leave, community leave, purchased leave and public holiday swap programs

Your health, finance and extras

• Mental health first aid training
• Onsite massages and pilates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle and retail discounts through Pitcher+
• Free barista made coffee from our onsite café, The Hub
• Income protection insurance
• Convenient CBD location by Southern Cross station

We’re proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. Earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women by offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity and inclusion. Visit the Work180 Pitcher Partners Melbourne page a full breakdown of our benefits.

About the team

The Outsourced Finance team is an integral part of the Business Advisory & Assurance division of Pitcher Partners Melbourne. Our team, consisting of around 40 employees, provides end-to-end finance and administrative services to a diverse clientele spanning various industries, including renewable energy, infrastructure and asset management, retail, finance and technology.

By working closely with our clients, we gain valuable insights into their businesses, allowing us to guide them through strategic decision-making and goal realisation. We also connect our clients with other areas of Pitcher Partners, ensuring they receive the right guidance precisely when they need it.

About the role

In this role you will manage the end-to-end bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients, including problem-solving accounting and technology issues and assisting clients with cloud-based application solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of payroll, accounts payable and receivables, maintaining general ledgers, cash flow forecasting and management reporting.
• All aspects of banking, including preparation of workpapers and month end reconciliations.
• Preparation of periodic Business Activity Statements, Instalment Activity Statements, and other statutory returns.
• Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Being able to consider and problem solve any issues that arise.
• Assisting with cloud-base services and disbursements.

Who we’re after

Here are the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all, we’d still encourage you to apply. Other capabilities you have may make you the perfect fit for the role, and we can work on filling the gaps together.

• Approxmately 1 – 3 years of bookkeeping, AR/AP or accounts administration experience. 
• Familiar with relevant software (examples include Xero, QuickBooks and MYOB) and can maintain ledgers.
• High attention to detail, ensuring that accounts prepared are accurate, whilst demonstrating the ability to effectively managing conflicting tasks.

What we offer

At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. That’s why we invest in the future of everyone who works with us, and a culture that supports us all. Our inhouse leadership and professional development programs are tailored to your staff level and each explore how to lead with impact. 

Join a team with heart

We actively support your health and social connection with a vibrant culture, great flexible working policy, 14 weeks paid parental leave, Community leave, Purchased leave program, Employee Assistance program, inhouse Massages and Pilates, free barista made coffee and more.

Do work with a purpose

We put a lot of energy into developing meaningful relationships with our clients and each other. It results in a level of trust that creates surprising opportunities for our business. And your career.

Bring your best ideas

We’re inspired by potential. We know there’s always a better way to do something. So we foster an environment of openness. Great ideas can come from anywhere. It all starts with listening.

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s about developing meaningful relationships with your clients and your colleagues, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you.

Our typical recruitment process for shortlisted applicants will include a phone screening, two interviews and role specific testing or case study. Our recruitment team will walk you through this process and will provide you with all the required information.

Applications will close on the 10th of Occtober 2024. Once advertising commences, we continually review applications, so encourage you to apply today if you can see yourself in this role.

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, and we strongly encourage people from under-represented backgrounds and groups to apply.

We are open to discussing how any of our roles can be done on a part time basis and encourage you to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can reach out to us at [email protected].

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Note for recruitment agencies: While we appreciate the role recruitment agencies play in our recruitment strategy, unsolicited CV’s or profiles will not be considered. We will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV’s or profiles that are shared.

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