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
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End-to-End Bookkeeping
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero
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Bank, credit card, and payment gateway reconciliations
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Journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
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Month-end and year-end close processes
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Australian Compliance & Tax Support
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Prepare and manage BAS submissions (GST)
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Handle PAYG withholding and reporting
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Manage Superannuation obligations
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Ensure compliance with Australian accounting and tax requirements
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Payroll (Australian Context)
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End-to-end payroll processing for Australian employees
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Award interpretation (if applicable), leave tracking, and compliance
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Superannuation calculations and submissions
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STP (Single Touch Payroll) reporting
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Accounts Payable & Receivable
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Supplier invoice processing and payment scheduling
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Customer invoicing and collections tracking
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Cash flow awareness and reporting
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Import / Export & Multi-Currency
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Manage transactions involving international suppliers
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Handle multi-currency accounting in Xero
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Record landed costs, duties, freight, and import-related expenses accurately
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Understand GST and tax implications of imports and exports
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Reporting & Analysis
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Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
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Identify discrepancies, trends, and anomalies
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Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate data
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Provide insights, not just numbers
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Process Improvement
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Identify inefficiencies and improve financial workflows
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Maintain clean, audit-ready books at all times
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Implement controls to reduce errors and risk
Qualifications
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Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping experience
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Proven experience working with Australian businesses
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Demonstrated ownership of full bookkeeping function (not just AP/AR)
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Advanced proficiency in Xero (not basic use)
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Strong understanding of integrations, reconciliations, and reporting
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Experience of BAS / GST, PAYG withholding, Superannuation, STP payroll reporting
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Hands-on experience running payroll for an Australian company
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Experience handling international suppliers and multi-currency transactions
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Strong Excel / Google Sheets capability (data analysis, formulas, reconciliation work)
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High level of numerical accuracy
Requirements
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Experience in manufacturing or inventory-based businesses (nice to have)
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Experience with eCommerce (e.g. Shopify) (nice to have)
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Exposure to inventory and COGS tracking (nice to have)
Benefits
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Monthly Salary: Php 58,000
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Salary will be paid on a bi-monthly basis on the 15th and 30th or 31st of each month
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You will be paid extra for overtime and Philippines public holidays
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Probation: 6 months and after Probation 10 days annual leave credits, 5 days of sick leave
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HMO offered after 6-months probation
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Eligible for 13th Month Pay after 30 days
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Annual Salary Review
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Laptop provided after 30 days
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Permanent work-from-home role. You will have to use your own internet.
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SHIFT TIMES: 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM Philippine time, Monday to Friday.