Part Time Book Keeper

Part Time Bookkeeper – Wood Group

Primarily supporting Bush Kids Group

Join the Wood Group and play an important role in supporting the financial operations of a growing organisation, with the majority of your work focused on the Bush Kids Group.

Wood Group is a growing organisation with several entities operating across the group, including Bush Kids. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Part Time Bookkeeper to join our team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy and evolving environment, takes pride in accuracy and is confident managing multiple priorities across a number of entities. The successful candidate will work predominantly across the Bush Kids Group, while providing bookkeeping and financial administration support to other Wood Group entities as required.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Accountant and working closely with management, you will be responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration primarily across the Bush Kids Group.

You will manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations, invoicing and financial records, while assisting with reporting, compliance and cash flow monitoring.

You will work alongside the Group Accountant, management team and external accountants to ensure financial processes are followed consistently and that accurate and timely financial information is maintained across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, primarily for Bush Kids Group entities
• Preparing and processing invoices and supplier payments
• Completing bank and account reconciliations
• Processing payroll and managing leave records
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date Xero records
• Assisting with monthly financial reporting
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and supporting cash flow management
• Assisting with BAS, IAS, payroll tax, FBT and EOFY requirements
• Liaising with the Group Accountant and external accountants
• Supporting budgeting and financial administration
• Maintaining organised and accurate financial records
• Providing bookkeeping support to other Wood Group entities as required
• Assisting with general administration and ad-hoc tasks as required

About You

You will ideally have:

• At least 3 years' bookkeeping experience
• A Bookkeeping Certificate or relevant qualification
• Strong knowledge of Xero and Excel
• Experience with payroll processing and leave management
• Experience working across multiple entities is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of your responsibilities
• The ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• A professional and collaborative approach when working with management, staff and external advisers

The Opportunity

This is a part-time position offering flexibility within a growing and purpose-driven organisation.

While employed by Wood Group, the successful candidate will work predominantly on the financial and bookkeeping requirements of the Bush Kids Group, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys becoming an integral part of an organisation while also gaining exposure to a broader group structure.

You’ll work alongside experienced management and accounting professionals and play an important role in supporting the continued growth of Bush Kids and the wider Wood Group.

If you're an experienced bookkeeper looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where your skills will be valued, you can take ownership of your work, and you can contribute to an organisation making a genuine difference to children, families and the community, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

At Wood Group, you’ll be joining a passionate management and delivery team who genuinely care about what they do. We’re a growing organisation, and we believe in creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work, feel supported and can do their best.

• Fresh fruit, coffee and tea available daily
• Supportive and professional team environment where your contribution is valued
• Flexible working hours to support your lifestyle while being part of a growing team
• Convenient location with easy access to public transport
• Competitive remuneration based on your skills and experience
• Growing organisation – join Wood Group at an exciting time as we continue to grow across multiple entities and services
• The opportunity to work predominantly with the Bush Kids Group while gaining broader group-level experience