In‑House Accountant & Bookkeeper – Publishing

About the role

We are seeking an experienced in‑house accountant and bookkeeper to join our global publishing team in Sydney. The role will manage the full finance function for a growing Australian publisher, supporting authors, distributors and internal stakeholders across multiple markets.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports – profit & loss, balance sheet and cash‑flow statements.
• Develop and maintain the annual budget and financial forecasts, monitoring performance against targets.
• Manage the MYOB accounting system, process transactions across several bank accounts and foreign currencies, and reconcile accounts.
• Lodge Business Activity Statements, reconcile ATO accounts and coordinate with external accountants for tax and year‑end reporting.
• Oversee supplier payments, issue customer invoices and chase outstanding debtor balances to protect cash flow.
• Process payroll, superannuation, leave records and ensure compliance with Fair Work and workers‑compensation requirements.
• Coordinate semi‑annual royalty payments and advances to authors, and support inventory accounting for warehouses in Australia, the UK and the US.
• Assist with foreign currency transactions, international sales reporting and finance queries related to publishing operations.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in accounting or bookkeeping within a medium‑sized business environment.
• Strong understanding of Australian tax obligations, BAS preparation and ATO compliance.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating closely with senior leadership.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MYOB accounting software.
• Experience preparing BAS and managing payroll in Australia.
• Knowledge of royalty accounting and multi‑currency transaction handling.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $85,000‑$110,000 AUD per year.
• Opportunity to shape finance processes in a dynamic publishing business.
• Supportive team environment with exposure to international markets.