Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

5 ELK; San Fernando; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day shift

HMO on Day 1 for you + a dependent

Career development and training

Fixed weekends off + Christmas & New Y

Job summary

5 ELK in the Philippines is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper and administrative assistant to support client accounting, payroll preparation, and reconciliations. You’ll handle client correspondence, maintain accurate records in Xero, and contribute to monthly reporting.

The role offers day shifts in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, including benefits like HMO from day one for you and a dependent and year-end breaks.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or office administration.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare BAS, IAS, and payroll reports.
• Maintain accurate records in Xero for clients.
• Assist with payroll and superannuation compliance.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Office administration

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

Xero

Xero Practice Manager

Job description

San Fernando City, Philippines | Posted on 10/16/2026

You’ll be assisting across both bookkeeping and general administration duties — from managing client correspondence to preparing payroll and reconciling accounts.

This role is perfect for someone who is looking to boost their career and knowledge whilst being in a fully supported environment. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our clients’ books are accurate, our client correspondence presence well, and our clients are supported administratively.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Processing accounts payable and receivable
  
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
  
• Preparing BAS, IAS, and payroll reports
  
• Maintaining accurate records in client’s Xero
  
• Assisting with payroll and superannuation compliance
  
• Monthly report packs to clients
  
• Supporting accountants any bookkeeping adjustment
  

Administrative Duties

• Managing emails to and from clients at an admin level
  
• Assisting with client onboarding and maintaining records
  
• Preparing engagement letters, invoices, and follow-ups
  
• Preparing tax returns and other electronically signed documents to clients
  
• Organising fi les, registers, and compliance documentation
  
• Supporting accountants with ad hoc tasks
  
• Corporate Secretarial management with ASIC registered agent portal.
  

Requirements

WHAT WE’R� LOOKING FOR

Experience in bookkeeping or office administration

• Working knowledge of Xero and Xero Practice Manager preferred
  
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment
  

PERKS

• Competitive pay
  
• Day shift
  
• HMO on Day 1 for you + a dependent
  
• Career development and training
  
• Fixed weekends off + Christmas & New Year break