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Senior Bookkeeper

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
Specialisation:
Reference: 1012891
Contact Name: Olivia Evans
Contact Email: oliviae@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: January 09, 2026 14:15

Job Description

  • Opportunity to work with a long-standing, family-owned Australian business with a strong reputation in the industry!

  • Full-time or Part-time hours - offering flexibility for the right candidate

  • Work as part of a friendly, supportive, and experienced team

About Frontline Hobbies
  
Frontline Hobbies is a proudly family-owned business that has been operating since 1978. Based in Broadmeadow, the company has grown over the years to be the largest Australian hobby store.
  
About the opportunity
  
This is a key role in supporting the continued success of Frontline Hobbies, with primary responsibility for the organisation’s bookkeeping function across its multiple entities.
  
Joining a friendly and easy-going team based in Broadmeadow, this opportunity is available on a part-time or full-time basis, offering flexibility for the right candidate; ideal for someone seeking stability and work–life balance. In this role, your focus will be on managing day-to-day financial duties, assisting the Company Accountant as required, and providing broader support for administrative tasks as needed.
  
Key responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to: 

  • Complete reconciliations of Xero files for the three entities

  • Support the Company Accountant with the preparation and lodgement of BAS, IAS, PAYG, payroll tax, payroll, and superannuation as required.

  • Assist with month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and preparation of financial reports as required.

  • Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, working collaboratively across teams, including sales, warehouse and procurement

  • Provide support to administrative functions as required

About you
  
The successful candidate will bring proven experience in finance and/or bookkeeping, ideally within a similar industry. You will be self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Your great finance skillset, along with excellent time management and organisational abilities, will ensure you thrive in this high-volume environment.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess:

  • Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in bookkeeping and finance, ideally within wholesale, trade, or retail supplies. 

  • Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or a Diploma in Accounting is ideal.

  • Proficient in accounting software, ideally Xero and Microsoft Office, including Excel

How to Apply
  
To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and the associated benefits of this opportunity, contact Olivia Evans on 02 4927 2025 or oliviae@peoplefusion.com.au for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV.
  
Interviews will commence immediately; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
  
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