Job Description

Position : Bookkeeper / Accountant Assistant

Salary : Php 77,000 - 103,000 ($1,800 - $2,400 AUD a month)

Working Hours & Conditions : Australian Hours

Holidays : Public holidays in AU

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Bookkeeper & Assistant Accountant to join our growing team.

This role is primarily focused on end-to-end bookkeeping, while also providing support across financial reporting, Australian tax compliance, and management reporting as capability develops. The successful candidate will work closely with senior accountants and will have opportunities to broaden their technical accounting skills over time.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting Australian accounting firms and be confident working within Xero and Australian compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration (Primary Focus)

• Perform end-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of Australian clients
• Maintain accurate financial records within Xero
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and month-end journals
• Ensure client bookkeeping records remain accurate and up to date

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly management reports for clients
• Extract financial data from Xero for reporting purposes
• Assist with financial statement preparation
• Review financial information for completeness and accuracy
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes

Australian Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS
• Assist with preparation of income tax workpapers
• Compile tax return documentation for review
• Support preparation of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) calculations where required, particularly for property-related clients
• Ensure compliance with Australian accounting and taxation requirements
• Publish completed work to Xero Practice Manager for review

Client Support & Practice Administration

• Support senior accountants with client work and compliance deadlines
• Liaise with clients to obtain outstanding information and documentation
• Maintain organised client records and working papers
• Assist with accounts reviews and quality assurance processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the practice

Tools & Systems

• Xero (essential)
• Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace
• Australian accounting and tax software

Please note: This role will not require direct access to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) portal.

Requirements

Key Requirements

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an Australian accounting practice
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Understanding of Australian bookkeeping and tax compliance requirements
• Experience preparing BAS and IAS
• Experience preparing management reports and financial statements
• Strong reconciliation and accounts review skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Exposure to Australian income tax return preparation
• Experience reviewing bookkeeping work before accountant review
• Relevant accounting qualification

Additional Information

• Bookkeeping is the primary focus of this role, with opportunities to expand into broader accounting responsibilities based on their experience/knowledge
• Ongoing training and mentoring will be provided to develop technical accounting skills.
• The successful candidate will work closely with experienced accountants and progressively take on more complex client work as capability grows.
• Ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term career within an Australian accounting practice.