AU Bookkeeper: Precise, Client-Focused, Hybrid

Hammerjack Pty. Ltd. Philippine Branch Office; Angeles; Hybrid; PHP 335,000 - 603,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid options across Makati & Pampaga

Health coverage with dependent

Meals/coffee on site

Professional training

Fortune Workplace recognition

Job summary

hammerjack is seeking a reliable Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting for Australian clients, including receivables, supplier payments, payroll, and BAS compliance. You will deliver accurate records and monthly reports with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

The role involves hybrid work across Makati and Pampanga, handling multiple client accounts, and contributing to continuous process improvements. CPA is an advantage but not required.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or another business-related field.
• CPA qualification is an advantage but not required.
• At least 2 years of Australian accounting experience, including GST, tax, and depreciation.
• Experience managing multiple clients and developing a strong understanding of their accounts and businesses.
• Solid accounting knowledge and the confidence to communicate clearly with clients and account stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and other client accounting applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A disciplined approach to quality, accuracy, confidentiality, and independent work.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and complete assigned work within budgeted hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage Customer Receipts: Record customer payments accurately and prepare aged receivables reports whenever clients need them.
• Coordinate Supplier Payments: Collate invoices into weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payment runs; confirm approvals; process authorised payments; and code supplier and office expenses to the correct accounts.
• Streamline Financial Records: Use accounting and receipt-capture tools effectively to simplify transaction recording and maintain reliable audit trails.
• Own Account Reconciliations: Reconcile bank accounts weekly and at month-end, review loan accounts at least quarterly, and prepare monthly reconciliation reports covering bank, loan, and credit card accounts.
• Process Payroll End to End: Maintain confidential employee records, process pay runs and ABA files, distribute accurate pay advice, monitor leave accruals, reconcile PAYG, manage superannuation payments, and complete year-end payroll reporting and lodgement.
• Deliver Monthly Reporting: Post required month-end journals, prepare draft financial statements for executive review, and assist with business wrap-ups.
• Support ATO Compliance: Prepare and lodge monthly or quarterly BAS and Instalment Activity Statements, including related reconciliations.
• Respond to Client Needs: Complete other client-management tasks and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Skills

Xero

MYOB

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA advantage

Tools

QuickBooks

Receipt capture

Job description

hammerjack is seeking a reliable Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting for Australian clients, including receivables, supplier payments, payroll, and BAS compliance. You will deliver accurate records and monthly reports with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

The role involves hybrid work across Makati and Pampanga, handling multiple client accounts, and contributing to continuous process improvements. CPA is an advantage but not required.