AU Accountant

ICB Outsourcing; Central Luzon; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ICB Outsourcing is seeking an experienced AU Bookkeeper to handle day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping and admin support for an Australian plumbing business. Key tasks include Xero bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, invoicing, payroll support, BAS/GST preparation and month-end processes.

The successful candidate will have strong English communication, attention to detail and experience with ServiceM8, and be comfortable liaising with Australian clients, suppliers and team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in Australian accounting, GST/BAS and bookkeeping processes.
• Proficient with Xero and ServiceM8.
• Experience supporting Australian plumbing/construction/trade-services business is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping transactions in Xero.
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process supplier bills, payments, expenses and invoices.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices.
• Monitor debtor collections and follow up as needed.
• Maintain general ledger and financial records.
• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Assist with BAS/GST preparation and workpapers.
• Support month-end procedures and reconciliations.
• Prepare management reports for internal and external accountants.
• Coordinate information between ServiceM8 and Xero.

Skills

Accounting experience

English communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Tools

Xero

ServiceM8

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and reliable AU Bookkeeper to provide day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and administrative support for an Australian plumbing business.

The ideal candidate will have strong Xero experience, a solid understanding of Australian accounting and bookkeeping practices, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Previous experience supporting an Australian plumbing, construction, or trade-services business will be highly regarded.

Experience using ServiceM8 for job management, invoicing, and workflow administration is also highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping transactions using Xero
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process supplier bills, payments, expenses, and other financial transactions
• Prepare and issue customer invoices
• Monitor outstanding accounts and assist with debtor follow-ups and collections
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger and financial records
• Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations
• Assist with BAS/GST preparation, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers
• Review transactions to ensure appropriate account coding and GST treatment
• Assist with month-end accounting procedures and reconciliations
• Prepare financial reports and accounting information for management and external accountants
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for accounting transactions
• Assist with year-end accounting, tax, and compliance requirements as required
• Identify discrepancies and follow up outstanding accounting information
• Support management with other accounting and financial tasks as required

ServiceM8 & Job Management

• Use ServiceM8 to support job administration and workflow management
• Create and maintain jobs, customer details, and job records
• Assist with scheduling and monitoring job progress
• Ensure job information and supporting documentation are complete and accurate
• Coordinate information between ServiceM8 and Xero
• Assist with invoicing completed jobs and maintaining accurate customer accounts
• Review job-related information to ensure appropriate accounting and invoicing treatment

General Administration

• Provide general administrative support to the business
• Manage and organise emails, documents, and electronic records
• Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, tradespeople, and internal team members
• Assist with data entry and maintenance of business records
• Follow up outstanding information required for accounting, invoicing, and job administration
• Maintain organised and accurate electronic documentation
• Provide other accounting and administrative support as required

Key Requirements

• Demonstrated accounting experience, preferably supporting an Australian business
• Good understanding of Australian accounting, GST, BAS, and bookkeeping processes
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and general ledger maintenance
• Experience preparing reconciliations and accounting workpapers
• Experience with ServiceM8 is highly desirable
• Previous experience supporting a plumbing, construction, or trade-services business is preferred
• Payroll experience is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work independently
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Comfortable communicating directly with Australian clients, customers, suppliers, and team members
• Proactive, dependable, and able to take ownership of assigned responsibilities

Highly Regarded

• Accounting experience with an Australian plumbing or trade-services business
• Experience with Australian BAS/GST and payroll
• Experience working across ServiceM8 and Xero
• Experience with month-end reconciliations and preparation of management reports
• Experience assisting with year-end accounts and tax compliance
• Experience providing a combination of accounting, bookkeeping, and administrative support within a trade-services environment