Operations & Bookkeeping assistant

Business Operations & Bookkeeping Assistant

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Business Operations & Finance Coordinator to work closely with the owner of a successful hospitality business.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident with numbers, bookkeeping and administration, and who enjoys keeping people, tasks and business operations organised.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of important day-to-day operations while learning how an established hospitality business is managed and grown.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping, invoicing and bank reconciliations

• Maintaining accurate financial records and reports

• Tracking sales, wages, expenses and overall business performance

• Recruitment coordination and employee documentation

• Organising company files, records and business systems

• Managing tasks, deadlines and following up on outstanding work

• Coordinating with staff, suppliers, accountants and external contractors

• Preparing clear weekly reports for the business owner

• Helping identify opportunities to improve systems, organisation and efficiency across the business

About You

• Strong bookkeeping and administrative experience

• Confident using Xero and Excel or Google Sheets

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Proactive and comfortable following people up to ensure work gets completed

• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Practical, reliable and comfortable taking ownership of tasks

• Hospitality business experience is highly regarded, but not essential

Benefits of the Role

• Flexible payment arrangements, including the option to work on an ABN/contractor basis

• Convenient parking close to the workplace

• Staff meal on the house

• Great location by the beach

• Work directly with the business owner, allowing decisions and tasks to be handled quickly and efficiently

• Gain hands-on exposure to multiple aspects of running a successful hospitality business

• Learn about business operations, finance, systems, people management and growth

• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the business grows

• Be part of an established business where your organisation and initiative can make a genuine day-to-day impact

To Apply

Please submit your CV along with a short introduction outlining your experience in bookkeeping, administration and business operations.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys getting things organised, takes initiative and wants to play an important role in helping the business operate efficiently and continue to grow.