AU Bookkeeper (Junior Accountant)

Peoplegig; Manila; On-site; PHP 502,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplegig in Manila seeks an accounting professional who cares about the meaning behind the numbers. You will manage Xero files, prepare management reports, handle payroll, and support tax compliance for Australian clients, delivering real impact daily.

From day one you will work directly with clients in a dynamic, people-first environment, using cloud accounting tools to add value beyond traditional bookkeeping. Autonomy and drive are essential.

Qualifications

• 18 months bookkeeping experience for Australian business
• Accounting degree or currently studying
• Ability to identify key financial documents (Trial Balance, P&L, Balance Sheet)
• Basic knowledge of Australian accounting terminology
• Experience with cloud accounting software

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client Xero files and provide value beyond traditional bookkeeping
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports using modern tools
• Assist with instalment and BAS tax compliance with the tax team
• Process payroll across weekly/fortnightly/monthly cycles and prepare payroll tax returns
• Direct client contact and advisory on various topics

Skills

Xero proficiency

Cloud accounting software

Client engagement

Autonomy

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Xero

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and curious individual who cares more about the why behind the numbers than the numbers themselves. If you're a people person with a passion for helping clients and a love for tech-enabled accounting, this is the role for you.

In this Client, you'll work directly with clients from day one managing Xero files, preparing management reports, handling payroll, supporting tax compliance, and making a real impact every day. No two days are the same.

We value culture, autonomy, and drive. If you thrive in a dynamic, people-first environment and are ready to get your hands dirty (in a good way), we want to hear from you.

If the following is you, then you should:

• You care more about the meaning behind the numbers than the numbers themselves
• You are a people person and want to get knee-deep with clients from the get-go
• You know youre a bit different and are happy to embrace your inner-geek/weirdo
• You like getting up in the morning and going somewhere you can make a real difference

Responsibilities:

• Day to day management of client Xero files (we dont like the word bookkeeping, because it grossly undersells the value we bring to our clients)
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting, using the latest and coolest tools
• Getting involved with our tax compliance team - preparation of instalment and business activity statements
• All things payroll from weekly, fortnightly, monthly processing to filing instalment activity statements with the ATO and payroll tax returns with the OSR
• Direct client contact on a daily basis. We dont stick our accountants in the corner, ever! Be able to engage and advise clients on a number of topics

About you

First and foremost, youll live the same values as us. Our team culture is the most critical element as our company continues to grow. Following closely behind that is a genuine care and passion for what you do, and motivation to do great things. We dont micromanage here. We want go-getters who will own their tasks, work autonomously and most importantly, get s**t done.

We want people who are excited to get out of bed every day to make our clients lives better. When you work with the businesses that we work with, there is an ever-changing landscape of cool work to get involved with.

What youll need to succeed

• Minimum of 18 months experience in bookkeeping for an Australian business (this can be for another accounting firm or in an inhouse finance capacity)
• An accounting degree (if you are part way through and still studying, well consider your application as well)
• The ability to identify and have a basic understanding of key financial documents (Trial Balance, P&L, Balance Sheet)
• Basic knowledge of Australian accounting terminology
• Experience with cloud accounting software

What will make you stand out (nice to have, but not necessary)

• Experience with Xero
• Understanding of and experience with the cloud accounting & add-on world (Dext, HubDoc, Spotlight Reporting, EmploymentHero, Fathom etc)