Finance Manager / Senior Bookkeeper
Soniclean Pty Ltd
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About Soniclean Pty Ltd
Soniclean Pty Ltd, a family-owned business with strong values and purpose, is a sustainable medical manufacturing company making a real-world impact. They are looking for a dedicated professional to take full ownership of their finance function.
The Role of Finance Manager / Senior Bookkeeper
We are seeking a Finance Manager / Senior Bookkeeper to take full ownership of our finance function and work closely with leadership to strengthen financial performance, systems, and cashflow. This is a hands-on role with strategic input, ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded in an SME and making a real impact. You will manage end-to-end finance operations while providing meaningful financial insight to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end bookkeeping using Xero
- Fortnightly payroll processing
- Monthly financial reporting, including:
- Profit & Loss statements
- Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Cashflow statements & forecasting
- Budgeting, tracking, and variance analysis
- Managing Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Bank reconciliations and tax lodgments (in liaison with an external accountant)
- Cashflow management and improvement initiatives
- Providing financial analysis and advice to leadership
- Implementing process improvement across finance systems and reporting
- Liaising with accountants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Offering HR & WHS administrative support where needed
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small business environment and enjoys both doing the work and improving how it’s done. You will likely be someone who:
- Has 5+ years' experience in finance, accounting, or senior bookkeeping roles
- Has worked in SMEs and understands the realities of cashflow management
- Is highly confident in Xero and end-to-end finance processes
- Can analyze P&Ls, Balance Sheets, and cashflow – not just produce them
- Is proactive and comfortable taking ownership without constant direction
- Enjoys improving systems, processes, and financial clarity
- Communicates clearly with business owners and non-finance staff
Why Join Soniclean?
- Ability to shape the finance function and influence business direction
- Flexible part-time structure for work-life balance
- Long-term opportunity with growth potential
- High degree of autonomy and leadership responsibility
Key skills/competency
- Xero
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting
- Cashflow Management
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Analysis
- Process Improvement
How to Get Hired at Soniclean Pty Ltd
- Research Soniclean's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application.
- Highlight SME experience: Emphasize your background in small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly cashflow management expertise, on your resume and cover letter.
- Showcase Xero proficiency: Provide concrete examples of your advanced skills in Xero and end-to-end finance process management.
- Demonstrate analytical capabilities: During interviews, articulate how you analyze financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, cashflow) to inform strategic decisions.
- Prepare for ownership discussions: Be ready to discuss instances where you took proactive ownership, improved processes, and communicated financial insights effectively to non-finance stakeholders.
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