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CPA Bookkeeper – AU Legal Firm Experience
Pear Tree.CPA Bookkeeper managing financial operations for a legal firm remotely, ensuring compliance and accuracy in bookkeeping, and collaborating with teams.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and trust accounting, while ensuring compliance with NSW legal regulations. Proficient in Xero and advanced Excel, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting.
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CPA QualificationProficiency In XeroLaw Firm Trust Accounting ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsKnowledge Of Australian GST And BAS
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Hard Skills
Full-Cycle BookkeepingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGeneral Ledger EntriesBank ReconciliationFinancial ReportingBilling ProcessingDisbursement ProcessingClient InvoicingStatutory Obligations Preparation
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailIndependent ManagementCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
XeroExcelGoogle Sheets
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA Qualification
Industry Keywords
Law Firm Trust AccountingNSW Legal Trust Account RegulationsAustralian GSTBAS ComplianceProfessional Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for the firm, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
- Perform bank and trust account reconciliations on a regular basis
- Maintain compliant law firm trust accounting records in line with NSW legal trust account regulations
- Process billing, disbursements, and client invoicing accurately and on time
- Maintain accurate financial records in Xero
- Support preparation of BAS, payroll, and other statutory obligations
- Prepare monthly financial reports for internal review
- Liaise with the supervising solicitor and external accountant when clarification is needed
- Maintain clean, organised, and audit-ready financial records at all times
- Proactively flag discrepancies, delays, or compliance risks without waiting to be chased
Requirements
What you’ll need- CPA qualification (or equivalent recognised accounting certification) required
- Proficiency in Xero is required
- Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, preferably within a professional services or legal environment
- Experience with law firm trust accounting is highly valued
- Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills
- Strong working knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, and general compliance requirements
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently, with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- 🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Pear Tree. Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 1 - 10 employees 🎯 Recruiter 👥 HR Tech 🤝 B2B Recruitment
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- B2B Pear Tree is a Melbourne‑born offshore recruitment and hiring services company that connects Australian, US, and UK businesses directly with skilled offshore professionals (primarily from the Philippines) without agency markups. They provide end-to-end hiring support — sourcing, screening, skills assessments, video interviews, reference checks — and offer payroll, Employer‑of‑Record, and compliance assistance plus a six‑month replacement guarantee. Pear Tree recruits across IT, sales & marketing, finance, creative, admin and operations roles, emphasizing cost savings, direct pay to talent, and secure onboarding workflows. CPA Bookkeeper – AU Legal Firm Experience 🔥 11 minutes ago 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote 💵 ₱75k - ₱85k / month ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧑🏫 Bookkeeping and Clerks Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for the firm, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
- Perform bank and trust account reconciliations on a regular basis
- Maintain compliant law firm trust accounting records in line with NSW legal trust account regulations
- Process billing, disbursements, and client invoicing accurately and on time
- Maintain accurate financial records in Xero
- Support preparation of BAS, payroll, and other statutory obligations
- Prepare monthly financial reports for internal review
- Liaise with the supervising solicitor and external accountant when clarification is needed
- Maintain clean, organised, and audit-ready financial records at all times
- Proactively flag discrepancies, delays, or compliance risks without waiting to be chased 🎯 Requirements
- CPA qualification (or equivalent recognised accounting certification) required
- Proficiency in Xero is required
- Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, preferably within a professional services or legal environment
- Experience with law firm trust accounting is highly valued
- Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills
- Strong working knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, and general compliance requirements
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently, with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Accounts Payable Officer 🔥 14 hours ago Satellite Office 1001 - 5000 🤝 B2B 🎯 Recruiter Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Finance Accounts Payable Officer supporting the financial systems of the company. Focused on managing finances and accounts transactions by processing invoices and credit transactions. 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧑🏫 Bookkeeping and Clerks Executive Administrative Bookkeeper 🕒 2 days ago Outsourcey 201 - 500 🤝 B2B 🛍️ eCommerce Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Seeking Executive Administrative Bookkeeper to manage office and bookkeeping tasks remotely. Join Outsourcey to support global talent expansion from the Philippines. 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧑🏫 Bookkeeping and Clerks Accountant – Bookkeeper 🕒 4 days ago HireHawk 11 - 50 🤝 B2B 🎯 Recruiter Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Accountant/Bookkeeper maintaining accurate financial records for a flooring retail business. Supporting bookkeeping operations and ensuring financial data accuracy in a remote role. 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote 💵 $1.5k - $1.6k / month ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧑🏫 Bookkeeping and Clerks Accounting Assistant 🕒 5 days ago Delegate CX 11 - 50 🤝 B2B 🎯 Recruiter 🏢 Enterprise Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Home-Based Accounting Assistant managing accounts payable for DCX Client Services. Ensuring accurate invoice processing while maintaining vendor relationships and supporting financial management. 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote 💵 ₱40k / month ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 🧑🏫 Bookkeeping and Clerks Accounting Assistant 🕒 5 days ago Remote Raven 11 - 50 👥 HR Tech 🎯 Recruiter 🤝 B2B Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Accounting Assistant managing QBO billing processes for a social media marketing agency. Focusing on accuracy and timely execution of invoicing tasks and client onboarding/offboarding. 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote 💵 $8 / hour ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🧑🏫 Bookkeeping and Clerks View More Bookkeeper Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs