Bookkeeper

FastLaneRecruit; Remote; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support clients with bookkeeping and financial management. The ideal candidate will manage Accounts Receivable and Payable, process payroll, and maintain financial records. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in tools like Xero and MYOB are essential. Candidates should demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills. This role offers remote working arrangements and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Support for professional qualifications

Remote working arrangement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and compliance regulations.
• Ability to work independently in a remote work setting.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank feeds and ensure accuracy in coding.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Payable.
• Process payroll and comply with tax lodgement requirements.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Financial management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Employment Hero Payroll

MS 365

QuickBooks

Asana

PayPal

Job description

We are looking for a Bookkeeper on behalf of a client who provides professional business services, supporting clients in achieving business growth through expert financial management. The candidate will support the offshore team based in Chennai/Clark remotely. The role involves bookkeeping, payroll, tax lodgement, and administrative assistance for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Services

• Reconcile bank feeds to bank statements and ensure accuracy in coding for different business units.
• Handle Accounts Receivable, including preparing and sending invoices.
• Manage Accounts Payable, including maintaining supplier records, processing bills, reconciling supplier statements, and creating ABA payment files.
• Process payroll, including importing timesheets, payroll processing, Single Touch Payroll (STP) lodgements, and superannuation payments.
• Prepare and lodge Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) and Business Activity Statements (BAS).
• Manage financial records, including maintaining balance sheet accounts and preparing management reports.
• Apply technical knowledge to improve client outcomes and handle increasingly complex tasks.
• Work collaboratively with the offshore team to ensure high-quality and timely work delivery.
• Provide support and clear communication to facilitate seamless operations across remote and offshore teams.

Firm Support & Development

• Meet individual productivity and recoverability targets.
• Maintain accurate timesheets.
• Continuously develop technical and professional skills by participating in training and team meetings.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, compliance regulations, and financial management.
• Proficiency in Xero (Hubdoc & Payroll), MYOB, Employment Hero Payroll, IFS, Stripe, DEXT and MS 365.
• Additional experience with QuickBooks, Asana, and PayPal is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote work setting.
• Remote working arrangement.
• Exposure to complex clients and high-value business advisory.
• Career development and mentorship opportunities.
• Support for professional qualifications and continuous learning.