Bookkeeper

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily bookkeeping tasks and bank reconciliations in Xero, which includes managing Shopify transactions, payouts, and associated financial records.

• Supervise the integration between Shopify and Xero to ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of transactions.

• Administer general ledger allocations, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end reporting.

• Investigate and swiftly resolve discrepancies, unusual transactions, and any potential issues.

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, encompassing supplier invoices, customer payments, and outstanding balances.

• Maintain precise records across various business entities.

• Assist with GST and BAS-related tasks while ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date.

• Utilize Excel for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting purposes.

• Support payroll processing for both factory and office staff, including managing timesheets, leave, superannuation, PAYG, and STP.

• Keep payroll records organized and assist in resolving any payroll discrepancies.

• Aid in regular bookkeeping, financial reporting, and daily finance activities.

• Collaborate closely with the Office Manager on financial matters and accounting needs.

• Identify and recommend improvements to bookkeeping processes, accuracy, and efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in Xero with advanced expertise (non-negotiable).

• Practical experience with Shopify and Xero integration.

• Ideally possess over 5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience.

• Demonstrated experience supporting Australian businesses or clients.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high accuracy.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.

• Experience in managing multiple business entities.

• Solid background in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger management.

• Familiarity with Australian GST (Goods and Services Tax), BAS (Business Activity Statements), and payroll.

• Experience in month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Advanced Excel capabilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Availability to align with Australian business hours, approximately 9 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday.

• Must disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work.

• Position should be reflected on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor.”

🏝️ Benefits

• Engage directly with an Australian business.

• Enjoy 100% remote work from the Philippines.

• Benefit from flexible time management as an independent contractor.

• Full-time independent contractor role available.

• Opportunity to work in a position focused on quality and accuracy.