Senior Bookkeeper (AU Accounting Firm SME) - 223
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Senior Accounting role at D2B. Remote, Philippines · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Keep books for several Australian small-business clients, covering the full bookkeeping cycle across their accounts
- Reconcile bank activity regularly and handle client bills, incoming payments, and payroll when needed
- Check that transactions are coded and grouped correctly, then help prepare monthly financial reports
- Support BAS work when you have the relevant experience and raise unclear records or discrepancies with the team
- Keep client files organised and ready for audit, flagging issues or delays before someone follows up
What you bring
- At least three years of hands-on bookkeeping, preferably for Australian clients, with a solid grasp of GST and compliance
- Xero proficiency is required; experience with MYOB or QuickBooks Online is preferred
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, careful financial recordkeeping, and the ability to handle multiple clients independently
- Clear written and spoken English, reliable deadline management, and a record of accurate work
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced bookkeeper who can work independently across several Australian small-business accounts. You’ll work remotely from the Philippines on a Monday-to-Friday schedule aligned with Sydney time.
From the employer
Position: Senior Bookkeeper
Salary: AUD 1,800 – 2,200 per month (depending on experience and skills)
Working Hours & Conditions: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sydney Time
ROLE OVERVIEW
The company is looking for an experienced and highly reliable Bookkeeper to support their growing portfolio of Australian small business clients. This is a full-cycle bookkeeping role — hands-on, detail-driven, and process-focused. You will be responsible for maintaining clean, accurate, and audit-ready books across multiple client accounts, working independently within a structured remote environment. This role suits someone who is not just task-focused but genuinely quality-focused, proactive, and accountable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for Australian small business clients across multiple industries
- Perform bank reconciliations on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately and on time
- Support BAS preparation in line with ATO requirements (where experienced)
- Process payroll for clients as required (highly valued)
- Maintain accurate financial records across cloud-based accounting systems — Xero, MYOB, and/or QuickBooks Online
- Ensure all transactions are correctly coded, categorised, and reconciled
- Prepare and support monthly financial reporting for internal review
- Liaise with the internal team promptly when clarification is needed on client transactions or records
- Maintain clean, organised, and audit-ready books across all client files at all times
- Proactively flag issues, discrepancies, or delays without waiting to be chased
Requirements
MUST HAVE:
- Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, preferably supporting Australian clients
- Proficiency in Xero is required
- Proficiency in MYOB and/or QuickBooks Online (QBO) is strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills
- Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, Australian GST, and general compliance requirements
- Experience working with Australian small business clients across varying industries
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all financial records
- Ability to manage multiple clients and tasks simultaneously without constant supervision
- Strong time management skills and a consistent track record of meeting deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
PREFERRED SKILLS (nice to have)
- Experience with BAS preparation and an understanding of ATO reporting obligations
- Exposure to payroll processing under Australian payroll regulations
- Familiarity with cloud accounting integrations and add-on tools (e.g., Dext, Hubdoc, Receipt Bank)
- Experience working within an Australian accounting or bookkeeping firm servicing multiple SME clients
- Certificate IV in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related qualification (advantageous but not required)
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