Senior Bookkeeper – Accounting Firm

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Senior Bookkeeper managing accurate financial records for multiple clients in an accounting firm. Overseeing bookkeeping, payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesSenior💰 ₱80,000 - ₱110,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Australian Bookkeeping Principles, Payroll Processing, and Financial Reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Proficient in managing multiple clients and preparing BAS, ITR, and activity statements with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

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Australian Bookkeeping PrinciplesPayroll ProcessingBAS PreparationFinancial ReportingAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Financial Record MaintenanceTransaction RecordingAccount ReconciliationPayroll CalculationGST ReconciliationPAYG PreparationBAS PreparationIndividual Tax ReturnsCompliance with Accounting StandardsMulti-Client Management

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Industry Keywords

Public Practice EnvironmentAustralian BookkeepingFinancial StatementsRemote WorkAccounting Standards Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for clients, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Oversee payroll processing, including calculating and recording payroll transactions, including payroll calculations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Prepare and lodge activity statements, GST reconciliations, PAYG and BAS.
Support clients with Individual Tax Returns (ITR) and basic business tax matters, including sole trader tax obligations.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and stay updated on changes in accounting standards and practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years of Australian bookkeeping and payroll experience within a public practice environment.
Strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping principles and practices.
Proven experience working with multiple bookkeeping clients and BAS preparation
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive in a remote work environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Work from Home
9-day fortnight: 6:30 am to 3:30 pm PH time
Permanent work-from-home set-up
Collaborative and supportive team
A supportive, collaborative culture with virtual team events and opportunities to connect.