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Part-time Virtual Assistant/ Bookkeeper

Set Up My Offshore
Kelvin Grove Full-day Part-time

Description:

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Job Overview: To provide administrative support to principal client (immediate superior) in Australia for a part-time 20 hours per week engagement including correspondence, scheduling, staff recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining HR documentation. As well as support the development and maintenance of a client feedback system.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support

  • Manage company and client emails daily — file messages appropriately and flag urgent matters for follow-up.
  • Coordinate diary and calendar scheduling for the client and the wider team.
  • Consistently file and organize digital documents in accordance with the SuiteFiles folder structure.
  • Prepare and bind client document packs, including the use of Xero Document Packs.

Client & Workflow Management

  • Serve as the first point of contact for client emails and portal messages.
  • Follow up with clients for outstanding tasks, missing information, and unsigned documents.
  • Assist with onboarding new clients, including preparing letters of engagement and setting up Xero, Dext, and XPM access.
  • Maintain accurate client records in XPM, ensuring job deployment and status updates are current.
  • Review XBert daily or weekly, actioning alerts and ensuring time entries are correctly pushed through to XPM.

Financial & Technical Support

  • Import CSV/QIF files into Xero and MYOB as required.
  • Perform Recharge imports accurately and on schedule.
  • Provide bookkeeping and payroll assistance under supervision, including data entry, reconciliations, supplier rules, and invoice generation.

Marketing & Business Development

  • Assist with social media management, including content posting, engagement, and scheduling.
  • Support lead generation efforts by maintaining prospect lists and following up on enquiries.
  • Build and distribute newsletters as required.
  • Conduct research on tools, platforms, and competitors to enhance business visibility and productivity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business management or office administration, or similar
  • At least three (3) years of experience in an administrative, client service, or bookkeeping support role, ideally within an accounting, financial services, or professional services firm
  • Demonstrated experience managing emails, calendars, and workflow systems for a team or executive
  • Proven ability to handle client correspondence professionally and maintain accurate records in CRM or practice management systems
  • Exposure to marketing or business development support activities such as social media management, newsletters, or database maintenance is desirable
  • Accounting Software: Working knowledge of Xero, MYOB, Dext, and Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
  • Workflow Tools: Experience with XBert or similar workflow and alert systems preferred
  • Office & Productivity Tools: Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and comfortable working with cloud-based document management platforms (e.g. SuiteFiles, SharePoint, or Google Drive)
  • Marketing Tools: Familiarity with social media scheduling and email marketing tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, Later, or Buffer (advantageous)
  • Data Handling: Strong Excel and data entry skills, including importing CSV/QIF files and performing reconciliations accurately
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Permanent WFH Arrangement
  • Fixed day-shift Schedule (Australian time)
  • 'Commensurate with experience' Remuneration Package
  • SUMO in-house & outdoor company events such as Team Building, Christmas Party, Quarterly Meet-Ups, Team Huddle

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3 Nov 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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