AU Bookkeeper – Contractual

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Role: AU Bookkeeper (Contractual)
Compensation: Competitive Basic Salary
Benefits: HMO plus 2 Free Dependents, ₱1,500 Rice Allowance
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Philippine Time
Work Setup: Work-from-Home

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Australian Bookkeeper to join our growing practice. This is an end-to-end bookkeeping role where you will manage your own portfolio of clients and take ownership of the full bookkeeping function—not just data entry.

Candidates must have relevant Australian bookkeeping experience. Candidates with US-only bookkeeping experience will not be considered for this position.

You must also have strong hands-on experience using both Xero and MYOB.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Managing end-to-end bookkeeping for a diverse range of clients across multiple industries.
• Full accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including oversight of workflows and controls.
• Payroll administration, including onboarding new employees, award interpretation, superannuation, payroll tax, STP compliance, and ongoing payroll reviews.
• Preparing and lodging BAS and IAS, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ATO requirements.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing Profit and Loss reports to ensure data integrity.
• Identifying errors, risks, or unusual transactions and proactively resolving or escalating where required.
• Preparing and presenting management reports and insights to support client decision-making.
• Working closely with clients as their primary bookkeeping contact, responding to queries, and explaining financial information in a professional manner.
• Collaborating with internal team members to meet deadlines and maintain high service standards.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and implement or optimize technology and add-ons.
• Attending client meetings or offices when required to support onboarding, reviews, or project-based work

Qualifications & Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a bookkeeping role ideally having worked in a multi-client capacity.
• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Bookkeeping qualification is required for this position.
• Strong payroll expertise, including solid knowledge of awards, employment contracts, and payroll compliance.
• Advanced proficiency is required in both Xero and MYOB accounting software.
• Experience working with a range of apps and software add-ons to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Confidence in reviewing reports and discussing financial information with clients.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in improving how things are done.
• A professional, approachable, and client-focused manner.
• Willingness to attend client offices when required, own car essential.
• A tech-savvy attitude and willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Australian work rights are required for this position. Overseas candidates will NOT be considered.

Ideal Candidate

• Australian bookkeeping experience
• Strong Xero and MYOB expertise
• Experience handling end-to-end bookkeeping
• Australian payroll and compliance knowledge
• Experience managing a portfolio of Australian clients
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
• Ability to work independently in a WFH environment

Please note: This is a contractual position. Contract duration and potential for conversion to a permanent role will be subject to the client's terms.