AU Bookkeeper – Contractual | Work-from-Home

Remote Employee PH; Philippines; Remote; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO + 2 free dependents

Rice allowance ₱1,500

Work-from-home

Job summary

Remote Employee BPO is seeking an experienced Australian Bookkeeper to manage end-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients and take ownership of the full function—from BAS/IAS to payroll—working from a remote setup in the Philippines.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Australian bookkeeping experience, strong Xero and MYOB skills, and comfort communicating with clients. This contractual role offers competitive compensation and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a bookkeeping role, ideally multi-client
• Certificate III or IV in Bookkeeping is required
• Strong payroll expertise including awards and payroll compliance
• Advanced proficiency in Xero and MYOB accounting software
• Experience with apps/add-ons to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping for a diverse client portfolio
• Process full AP/AR with workflows and controls
• Payroll administration including onboarding, awards, superannuation, tax, and STP
• Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS per ATO requirements
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and review P&L for data integrity
• Identify risks and resolve issues or escalate as needed
• Prepare and present management reports and insights for clients
• Act as primary bookkeeping contact and respond to client queries
• Collaborate with team to meet deadlines and maintain service levels
• Identify process improvements and optimize tech/tools
• Attend client meetings or offices for onboarding/reviews/project work

Skills

Xero

MYOB

End-to-end bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Client communication

Independent work

Education

Certificate III or IV in Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero add-ons integration

MYOB add-ons integration

Job description

Remote Employee BPO has an outstanding opportunity for you! Role: AU Bookkeeper (Contractual) Compensation: Competitive Basic Salary Benefits: HMO plus 2 Free Dependents, ₱1,500 Rice Allowance Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Philippine Time Work Setup: Work-from-Home

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Australian Bookkeeper to join our growing practice. This is an end-to-end bookkeeping role where you will manage your own portfolio of clients and take ownership of the full bookkeeping function—not just data entry. Candidates must have relevant Australian bookkeeping experience. Candidates with US-only bookkeeping experience will not be considered for this position. You must also have strong hands-on experience using both Xero and MYOB.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Managing end-to-end bookkeeping for a diverse range of clients across multiple industries.
• Full accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including oversight of workflows and controls.
• Payroll administration, including onboarding new employees, award interpretation, superannuation, payroll tax, STP compliance, and ongoing payroll reviews.
• Preparing and lodging BAS and IAS, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ATO requirements.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing Profit and Loss reports to ensure data integrity.
• Identifying errors, risks, or unusual transactions and proactively resolving or escalating where required.
• Preparing and presenting management reports and insights to support client decision-making.
• Working closely with clients as their primary bookkeeping contact, responding to queries, and explaining financial information in a professional manner.
• Collaborating with internal team members to meet deadlines and maintain high service standards.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and implement or optimize technology and add-ons.
• Attending client meetings or offices when required to support onboarding, reviews, or project-based work.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a bookkeeping role ideally having worked in a multi-client capacity.
• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Bookkeeping qualification is required for this position.
• Strong payroll expertise, including solid knowledge of awards, employment contracts, and payroll compliance.
• Advanced proficiency is required in both Xero and MYOB accounting software.
• Experience working with a range of apps and software add-ons to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Confidence in reviewing reports and discussing financial information with clients.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in improving how things are done.
• A professional, approachable, and client-focused manner.
• Willingness to attend client offices when required, own car essential.
• A tech-savvy attitude and willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Australian work rights are required for this position. Overseas candidates will NOT be considered.

Ideal Candidate

• Australian bookkeeping experience
• Strong Xero and MYOB expertise
• Experience handling end-to-end bookkeeping
• Australian payroll and compliance knowledge
• Experience managing a portfolio of Australian clients
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
• Ability to work independently in a WFH environment

Please note: This is a contractual position. Contract duration and potential for conversion to a permanent role will be subject to the client's terms.