AU Bookkeeper AU Private Accounting Practice WFH

ConnectOS; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent WFH arrangement

Medical, dental, life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

ConnectOS is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a permanent remote role. You will support client accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, compliance, and management reporting, following documented processes and taking ownership of your work.

You will process transactions in Xero and QuickBooks, prepare reports and statements, and liaise with clients and the Director to ensure timely, accurate delivery. A diploma or degree in accounting with 2+ years' experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting, bookkeeping or a related discipline.
• At least two years' relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in an Australian public practice, outsourced finance team or managed service environment supporting Australian entities.

Responsibilities

• Process and code transactions in Xero, QuickBooks, Dext and similar platforms; review source documents and prepare items for review.
• Maintain and monitor fixed asset registers and related asset accounting; manage journal entries.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and payroll with supporting calculations and approvals or holds.
• Month-end journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations; maintain accounting files; update client procedures as required.
• Prepare BAS and IAS; assist with financial statements and income tax returns with workpapers and asset disposals.
• Prepare monthly or ad hoc management reports; monitor mailboxes and respond to routine queries; communicate clearly with clients and staff.
• Liaise with Director and staff to deliver seamless service; explain accounting information and next steps professionally.
• Meet deadlines; complete timesheets; achieve chargeable productivity targets; document review comments and unresolved differences.

Skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Time management

Initiative

Education

Accounting diploma/degree

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Dext

LodgeiT

Excel

Word

Outlook

Hubdoc

ApprovalMax

Job description

Job Description:

About The Role

This hands-on role supports client accounting records, bookkeeping, payroll, compliance and management reporting. Working under review, the Assistant Accountant completes assigned work accurately, maintains clear support and promptly raises unresolved matters.

The role suits someone with practical bookkeeping and accounting experience who follows documented processes, and takes ownership of assigned work. The successful candidate will be willing to learn, adaptable to changing priorities and systems, and comfortable seeking guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Transactional Accounting

• Process and code transactions in Xero, QuickBooks, Dext and similar

platforms; review source documents, apply appropriate account treatment, identify missing information and prepare items for review.

• Maintain and monitor fixed asset registers and related asset accounting

journal entries

• Prepare supplier payment runs, and payroll with supporting calculations and

documented approvals or holds.

• Month-end journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Maintenance of accounting files
• Supporting the update of client procedures where required

Compliance & Reporting

• Preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)

Assist with financial statements and income tax returns, including workpapers, entity records, depreciation, asset disposals, balance checks and review comments.

Client & Internal Support

• Preparation of monthly or ad hoc management reports

Monitor assigned mailboxes, respond to routine queries, follow up documents and approvals, record instructions and elevate technical or time-sensitive matters.

• Prepare clear client and staff communications and practical guidance on systems, documents, approvals, expense claims and recurring processes.

• Liaising with the Director and staff to deliver a seamless service

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Meet agreed internal and statutory deadlines, keep workflow records current and promptly elevate blockers.

Complete accurate daily timesheets and achieve the 90% chargeable productivity target (subject to approved training and internal responsibilities.)

Submit complete, consistent and supported work; action review comments promptly and clearly identify unresolved differences or assumptions.

Skills & Attributes

You will bring:

• An unwavering commitment to confidentiality and the ethical handling of sensitive financial and personal information

• Strong attention to detail, organisation, communication and time management across competing deadlines.

• Initiative and a practical, solutions-focused approach, with sound judgement

About Why To Seek Guidance Or Escalate.

• Ability to explain accounting information, outstanding requirements and next steps clearly and professionally to clients and colleagues.

Technical Proficiency

• Working proficiency in Xero, Dext, LodgeiT, Excel, Word and Outlook; QuickBooks experience and familiarity with Hubdoc or ApprovalMax are desirable.

Qualifications & Experience

• A diploma or degree in accounting, bookkeeping or a related discipline.
• At least two years' relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in an Australian public practice, outsourced finance team or managed service environment supporting Australian entities.

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Permanent WFH Arrangement
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
• Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
• Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA

ConnectOS is certified as a Great Place to Work and is a top-rated Philippines employer of choice.

Our client is an Australian private accounting practice serving private enterprise and family groups. We deliver personal, proactive, and professional service built on long term relationships.

Equal Employment Statement

Employment decisions at ConnectOS will be conducted without consideration of factors such as age', race, color, religion, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and marital status. ConnectOS ensures the full confidentiality of the data it processes.

Requirements: