Senior Bookkeeper​/Accountant; Remote

Position: Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant (Remote)
Job Title:

Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant (Remote)

Location:

India (Remote)
Company:  Relevate Consulting

About Relevate

Relevate is an Australia-based consulting and services firm that supports businesses through structured, long-term delivery models. Part of our work includes providing dedicated virtual staff to Australian organisations across professional services, finance, and operations.

We are currently expanding our India-based team and are looking for experienced bookkeeping and accounting professionals who are seeking a stable, long-term remote role within a highly structured and professional environment.

This is not a short-term or casual opportunity. We invest heavily in onboarding, training, systems, and integration, and we are looking for people who want to grow with the business over time.

Position Overview

This role involves advanced bookkeeping and payroll work across a portfolio of Australian clients. You will work within clearly documented procedures, supported by structured workflows, task management systems, and a collaborative remote team.

The role suits someone who values clarity, structure, accountability, and professional standards, and who is comfortable being responsible for delivery rather than loosely defined tasks.

How the Engagement Works

This role is performed day-to-day as part of the Exdia team, working on Australian client systems and processes.

Roles are primarily scope-based, not traditional hourly employment:

Each role has a defined scope of responsibility with an agreed monthly value
Work is planned carefully and supported by strong procedures
Accountability and delivery matter more than clock-watching

There are limited exceptions:

During probation, work may be tracked hourly at a probationary rate
Additional project or internal operations work may be offered separately

Relevate also operates an Offline Rest Policy, supporting sustainable work patterns alongside clear delivery expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounting

Accounts payable and receivable
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
System checks and data integrity reviews
Journals, reporting, and month-end processes
File clean-ups, repairs, and rebuilds
Backlog and catch-up projects
GST and related compliance work
Other bookkeeping and accounting support as required

Payroll Processing

Payroll system setup and configuration
New employee onboarding and setup
Pay item and template configuration
Reading and interpreting Australian employment awards
PAYG, superannuation, and salary sacrifice processing
Ongoing payroll compliance and administration

Operational & Team Support

Managing incoming emails and task triage
Daily schedule and workflow management
Client and internal team communications
Participation in meetings and coordination activities
General business operations support as required

Our Values

Our values guide how we work with clients and with each other. These are central to how team members are selected and supported:

Integrity – being clear, reliable, and consistent in word and action
Humility – valuing and respecting others
Fairness – dealing honestly and reasonably
Openness – communicating clearly and authentically
Initiative – being proactive and resourceful
Diligence – showing care, accuracy, and commitment to responsibilities
Goodness – demonstrating kindness and consideration in work and relationships

Skills & Qualities

Essential

Strong systems and procedural thinking; ability to follow complex written procedures precisely
Very high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to learn and navigate new software and systems quickly
Strong people skills with professional communication
Ability to manage conversations constructively, including complexity or conflict
Very high standard of written English, including documentation and email etiquette
High conversational spoken English for video and phone communication
Advanced bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll capability with strong compliance awareness
Proactive, diligent, and ownership-driven mindset
Ability to manage multiple tasks and switch contexts without losing accuracy

Highly Desirable

Xero expertise at advisor level

Experience with complex Australian payrolls
Australian GST and…