Dayshift - Bookeeping Admin Virtual Assistant

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

Negotiable

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Sep 26, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

This is the perfect role for the right candidate looking to work day shifts aligned with the Australian time zone, with working hours available around 9:00am–5:00pm AEDT.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

- Transferring client invoices from inboxes into Xero.
- Entering invoices into "Bills to Pay" in Xero and processing receipts uploaded into Dext.
- Performing bank reconciliations for clients and checking supplier invoices against statements.
- Preparing and emailing invoices for clients.
- Updating supplier, customer and staff details in Xero as required.

Payroll & Compliance

- Processing payroll, including annual leave and sick leave.
- Preparing and lodging Superannuation via Xero.
- Batching payments from Xero and uploading them to the bank.


Email
& Communication Management

- Checking, organising and filing emails.
- Writing and responding to emails from clients.
- Managing general follow-up emails and requesting required information from clients.
- Communicating professionally with client staff.
- Coordinating and delegating relevant administration tasks to the current assistant.

Required Skills and Experience

- Autonomy: Able to work independently, manage responsibilities without constant supervision and handle sensitive financial information with a high level of integrity.
- Forward Thinker: Proactive and willing to ask for additional information or tasks to ensure workflows never stall.
- Technical Expertise: Proven experience using Xero and Dext.
- Financial Literacy: Strong understanding of Australian bookkeeping practices, including payroll and Superannuation.
- Professional Communication: Strong written and verbal English skills for direct communication with clients and their staff.
- Independence: Confident working independently and being forthright and proactive in communication.

Start Date:
ASAP

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to join our growing team.

**When you message us, write "JEN1" or your application will not be accepted.**

Application Process

To apply for this position, please include all of the following. Failure to provide the requested information may result in your application not progressing, as we want to find someone exceptional to join our team and support our amazing client.

- Your resume.
- An image of yourself.
- Examples of relevant past projects or experience, specifically bookkeeping or financial administration.
- A cover letter explaining why you believe you are suitable for the role, including your previous experience and how you meet the qualifications and responsibilities listed above.
- Your preferred number of working hours per week.
- A 1-minute audio recording explaining why you are suitable for the role.
- Your expected salary in AUD currency.


- Please only apply if you have the relevant experience and qualifications for this position.
- Please note that shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a skills test during the final stages of the recruitment process.

PLEASE KEEP ALL COMMUNICATION WITHIN THIS PLATFORM.

We sometimes receive a large number of applications, and we’d hate to see yours missed.

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