Full-Time

Senior Bookkeeping Manager

Updated on 9/4/2026

Sleek

Sleek

501-1,000 employees

Back-office services: incorporation, accounting, tax, compliance

No salary listed

Sydney NSW, Australia

Hybrid

Work from home 2 days per week; fully remote work from anywhere is permitted for 1 month each year.

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (1)

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior bookkeeping role managing a portfolio of SME clients, including companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders.
  • At least 2 years of experience managing a team of bookkeepers.
  • A passion for the Australian SME space and the accounting industry.
  • The ability to use AI as an enabler for greater efficiency and to build personal AI skills and workflows.
  • Strong client service and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex matters simply.
  • A high level of professionalism and the ability to represent the company with integrity and care.
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks without losing focus.
  • Proficiency with Xero Practice Manager, Dext, A2X, and other accounting operations tools.
  • A proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.
  • Valid Australian work rights.
  • Being based in Australia.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the backbone of the Australian bookkeeping services by scaling internal processes and setting standards for excellence.
  • Manage a portfolio of startup and SME clients, providing advisory and compliance support.
  • Represent clients with the Australian Taxation Office.
  • Own the end-to-end preparation and lodgement process for monthly or quarterly filings.
  • Provide guidance and quality control for the remote bookkeeping team.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on bookkeeping and accounting matters, including planning and problem-solving.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of bookkeepers and accountants.

Sleek provides back-office services for UK entrepreneurs and business owners. It handles tasks like company incorporation, accounting, tax filing, and compliance, allowing clients to run their core activities while Sleek takes care of administrative work. The product works through online tools and a subscription model, with monthly or annual fees for access to its suite of services and ongoing support. Sleek differentiates itself by leveraging the UK presence (Leeds, Manchester, London) and being part of the Singapore-based Sleek Tech Group to offer a networked, reliable service that covers a broad range of back-office needs. The company’s goal is to simplify business administration so clients can focus on growth and operations instead of paperwork.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$62M

Headquarters

Singapore, Singapore

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sleek raised US$23 million in June 2025 to expand automation and UK presence.
  • UK reforms still push businesses toward paid compliance software and ACSP-style intermediaries.
  • Sleek's 2026 UK site markets SEIS/EIS, crypto accounting, and Xero integrations.

What critics are saying

  • Companies House software-only filing and identity verification raise compliance costs and operational complexity.
  • Priceandaccountants, Osome, and Commenda pressure Sleek on UK pricing, advice depth, and breadth.
  • If cross-border expansion stalls, Sleek becomes a commoditized UK SME accounting bundle.

What makes Sleek unique

  • Sleek bundles UK incorporation, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and tax compliance in one platform.
  • Sleek targets SMEs across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK.
  • Sleek offers fixed monthly pricing and dedicated accountants, unlike fragmented advisory firms.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

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Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

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2 year growth

-1%
Hubbis
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