Role Description This is a remote position. 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 Qualifications - Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping experience - Proven experience working with Australian businesses - Demonstrated ownership of full bookkeeping function (not just AP/AR) - Advanced proficiency in Xero (not basic use) - Strong understanding of integrations, reconciliations, and reporting - Experience of BAS / GST, PAYG withholding, Superannuation, STP payroll reporting - Hands-on experience running payroll for an Australian company - Experience handling international suppliers and multi-currency transactions - Strong Excel / Google Sheets capability (data analysis, formulas, reconciliation work) - High level of numerical accuracy Requirements - Experience in manufacturing or inventory-based businesses (nice to have) - Experience with eCommerce (e.g. Shopify) (nice to have) - Exposure to inventory and COGS tracking (nice to have) Benefits - Monthly Salary: Php 58,000 - Salary will be paid on a bi-monthly basis on the 15th and 30th or 31st of each month - You will be paid extra for overtime and Philippines public holidays - Probation: 6 months and after Probation 10 days annual leave credits, 5 days of sick leave - HMO offered after 6-months probation - Eligible for 13th Month Pay after 30 days - Annual Salary Review - Laptop provided after 30 days - Permanent work-from-home role. You will have to use your own internet. - SHIFT TIMES: 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM Philippine time, Monday to Friday.