Senior Australian Bookkeeper

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5-10 years experience
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AI Summary

Take full ownership of day-to-day financial operations, including end-to-end bookkeeping and Australian tax compliance. Responsible for payroll processing, multi-currency import/export accounting, and producing monthly financial reports to support decision-making.

This is a remote position.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-obsessed Senior Bookkeeper to take full ownership of day-to-day financial operations for an Australian-based business.

This is not a basic data-entry role. You will operate at the level of a junior accountant — responsible for maintaining clean, accurate financials, ensuring compliance with Australian tax obligations, and producing reliable reporting that supports decision-making.

You will be expected to work autonomously, identify issues proactively, and maintain a high standard of financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Bookkeeping
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero
    • Bank, credit card, and payment gateway reconciliations
    • Journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
    • Month-end and year-end close processes
  • Australian Compliance & Tax Support
    • Prepare and manage BAS submissions (GST)
    • Handle PAYG withholding and reporting
    • Manage Superannuation obligations
    • Ensure compliance with Australian accounting and tax requirements
  • Payroll (Australian Context)
    • End-to-end payroll processing for Australian employees
    • Award interpretation (if applicable), leave tracking, and compliance
    • Superannuation calculations and submissions
    • STP (Single Touch Payroll) reporting
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable
    • Supplier invoice processing and payment scheduling
    • Customer invoicing and collections tracking
    • Cash flow awareness and reporting
  • Import / Export & Multi-Currency
    • Manage transactions involving international suppliers
    • Handle multi-currency accounting in Xero
    • Record landed costs, duties, freight, and import-related expenses accurately
    • Understand GST and tax implications of imports and exports
  • Reporting & Analysis
    • Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
    • Identify discrepancies, trends, and anomalies
    • Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate data
    • Provide insights, not just numbers
  • Process Improvement
    • Identify inefficiencies and improve financial workflows
    • Maintain clean, audit-ready books at all times
    • Implement controls to reduce errors and risk

Requirements

Non-Negotiable

  • Experience
    • Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping experience
    • Proven experience working with Australian businesses
    • Demonstrated ownership of full bookkeeping function (not just AP/AR)
  • Xero Expertise
    • Advanced proficiency in Xero (not basic use)
    • Strong understanding of integrations, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Australian Tax Experience
    • Experience of:
      • BAS / GST
      • PAYG withholding
      • Superannuation
      • STP payroll reporting
  • Payroll Experience
    • Hands-on experience running payroll for an Australian company
  • Import / Export Accounting
    • Experience handling:
      • International suppliers
      • Multi-currency transactions
      • Duties, freight, landed costs
      • GST implications on imports/exports
  • Technical Skills
    • Strong Excel / Google Sheets capability (data analysis, formulas, reconciliation work)
    • High level of numerical accuracy

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

  • Experience in manufacturing or inventory-based businesses
  • Experience with eCommerce (e.g. Shopify)
  • Exposure to inventory and COGS tracking

Work Environment & Expectations

While this is a work-from-home position, it is important to note that this is a full-time role—not a freelance or flexible-hour arrangement. You will be expected to work a fixed shift and maintain a high level of professionalism and accountability, just as you would in an office environment.

✅ This role requires:

• Discipline and commitment to set working hours (strict shift times, not flexible)
• Use of time tracking software during work hours
• Active participation in team and client calls with your camera ON
• Consistent availability and responsiveness throughout your shift
• Treating this as a long-term, full-time job—not a side gig or freelance task

⏱ Payroll is processed bi-monthly.

We’re looking for someone who values structure, is dependable, and thrives in a role that provides consistency and clarity. If you’re seeking stability and a team that appreciates reliability, we’d love to hear from you.



Benefits

1.     Monthly Salary: Php 58,000
2.     Salary will be paid on a bi-monthly basis on the 15th and 30th or 31st of each month
3.     You will be paid extra for overtime and Philippines public holidays
4.     Probation: 6 months and after Probation           
  •       10 days annual leave credits
  •        5 days of sick leave
5.     HMO offered after 6-months probation
6.     Eligible for 13th Month Pay after 30 days
7.     Annual Salary Review
8.     Laptop provided after 30 days
9.    Permanent work-from-home role. You will have to use your own internet.
10.  SHIFT TIMES: 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM Philippine time, Monday to Friday.

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