Senior Bookkeeper

Job title : Senior Bookkeeper
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Up to $95,000 + super + bonus, based on experiece
Contact name : Celena Sonntag
Contact email : CSonntag@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : BK0904CMS
  • Full-time, permanent position in Toorak with a flexible hybrid model (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
  • Attractive salary package + bonus, recognising your skills and contribution
  • Enjoy work-life balance with early Friday finishes at 2pm every week

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Are you a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment? Our client is seeking an APAC Senior Bookkeeper to play a key role in supporting the Finance & Operations function across the APAC region.  Reporting to the APAC Finance & Operations Manager, this role is central to ensuring financial accuracy, supporting business continuity, and driving process improvements—particularly as the business transitions to a new ERP system over the next 12 months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Payable
  • Process invoices for the APAC region and maintain supplier database.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and liaise with stakeholders on approvals and coding.
  • Manage supplier queries and maintain the AP inbox.
Accounts Receivable
  • Process customer payments, remittances, credit notes, and rebate claims.
  • Monitor aged receivables and liaise with customers on overdue amounts.
  • Maintain customer database and monitor credit limits.
  • Manage the AR inbox and customer documentation.
Bookkeeping & Reporting
  • Support the Senior Financial Accountant with journals and reconciliations (e.g., prepayments, bank reconciliations, depreciation, accruals).
  • Assist with end-of-month and year-end processes.
Continuous Improvement
  • Identify inefficiencies in order processing and logistics, recommending solutions to improve supply chain and customer service.
Digital Transformation
  • Support the roll-out of Oracle Fusion ERP (go-live April 2026).
  • Experience in Payables, Receivables, and Cash Management modules highly regarded.

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable professional with:
  • Demonstrated experience in AP/AR, customer rebates and claims.
  • Strong ERP experience (Oracle Fusion, Epicor, or similar).
  • Background in FMCG or with major retailers (Coles, Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse/Sigma) highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and organisational skills.
  • Experience working in a small, local team within a global corporation (advantageous)

WHAT'S ON OFFER:
  • Hybrid working model – 3 days in office, 2 from home.
  • Early Friday finish (2pm)
  • Up to a 5% bonus based on personal KPIs
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to an exciting digital transformation project.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are passionate about finance, enjoy working cross-functionally, and are excited to contribute to a business during a key phase of growth and transformation, we’d love to hear from you.  Apply now to take the next step in your career as an APAC Senior Bookkeeper.