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Bookkeeper - Part-Time - Temporary Contract - State Government Department - Immediate Start

Your new company

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant with strong Xero and Quickbooks skills and looking for a part-time role? We are currently seeking a Finance professional to help kick-start a new project within a State Government Department. This role will consist of setting up financial operations from the ground up, then providing training to the rest of the team. this contract will last around 3-4 months, depending on how long the project takes to complete.

Your new role

Phase 1: Pre-Launch

  • Finalise platform setup (Xero or QuickBooks).
  • Configure chart of accounts and donation workflows.
  • Integrate Stripe or equivalent for online donations.
  • Set up bank reconciliation and receipt generation.
  • Prepare monthly reporting templates.
  • Document financial workflows for Board oversight and continuity.

Phase 2: Post-Launch

  • Reconcile donations and review entries.
  • Support monthly financial report preparation.
  • Monitor processes for compliance and scalability.
  • Provide light-touch advisory on optimising workflows.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Extensive experience with Xero and Quickbooks is essential.
  • Previous public sector experience
  • To be an experienced Bookkeeper and in a similar role.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Be ready for an immediate start.
  • To be able to pass a NPC (National Police Clearance).

What you'll get in return

  • The chance to help build a project from the ground up, that is going to make a difference.
  • A competitive hourly rate
  • The opportunity to start immediately
  • You will be joining a friendly and supportive team.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
WA - Perth
Specialism
Accounting Support
Ref:
2939196

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Kieran Sweeting, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Perth
Level 1, 863 Hay Street

Telephone: +61892544577

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