Senior Bookkeeper

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

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive bookkeeping for various Australian client files, including reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and Balance Sheets.

• Create month-end and year-end workpapers, journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other necessary adjustments.

• Prepare accounts and supporting schedules for accountant review, annual tax returns, and financial statements.

• Calculate and review BAS and IAS, ensuring accurate application of Australian GST regulations.

• Process and evaluate Australian payroll, covering PAYG withholding, superannuation, leave, and employee benefits.

• Generate management accounts, monthly reporting packages, variance analyses, and additional financial reports.

• Investigate discrepancies, aged balances, and reconciliation challenges, providing recommendations for resolution.

• Reconcile accounting records with inventory, e-commerce, POS, and other operational systems.

• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and transactional processing.

• Review the work of team members to identify errors, process deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Liaise with the Australian team about outstanding information, risks, issues, and suggested actions.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of senior-level bookkeeping, accounting, or management accounting experience supporting Australian businesses.

• Strong practical understanding of Australian bookkeeping and accounting standards.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements, month-end accounting, and advanced reconciliations.

• Experience in preparing workpapers and accounting files for year-end and tax assessments.

• In-depth knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, and IAS regulations.

• Proficient in Australian payroll requirements, including PAYG withholding, superannuation, and employee entitlements.

• Extensive experience with Xero or QuickBooks Online.

• Proficient Excel skills.

• Ability to independently manage multiple clients, priorities, and deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of client files and deliverables.

• Tech-savvy and confident in learning new systems, workflows, automation, and AI tools.

• Excellent and professional communication skills.

• Experience with inventory accounting systems such as Cin7 or similar.

• Familiarity with e-commerce bookkeeping and platforms like Shopify and A2X.

• Background in reconciling accounting systems with inventory, POS, payment, or e-commerce platforms.

• Experience in management accounting and reporting.

• Background in Australian not-for-profit bookkeeping and financial reporting.

• Experience with payroll/workforce systems such as Tanda, Deputy, or Employment Hero.

• Familiarity with accounts payable automation or receipt capture tools like Dext or Lightyear.

• Experience with reporting, dashboarding, workflow, or practice management systems.

• Prior experience reviewing the work of junior bookkeeping staff.

• Previous experience in an Australian accounting or bookkeeping practice.

• Must disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work.

• Must present this engagement on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor.”

🏝️ Benefits

• Complete remote work from home.

• Flexibility in time management for contractors.

• Alignment with Australian business hours for collaborative efforts.