AU Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant

runremote; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,389,000 - 1,489,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

RunRemote is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant for 100% remote work. You will manage end-to-end bookkeeping for property development and construction projects, code invoices, reconcile expenses, and prepare BAS.

The role requires Australian experience, Xero proficiency, and attention to detail to support accurate project cost reporting and collaboration with an external accountant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Australian-based bookkeeping or accounting, in a senior role.
• Experience with property development, construction, or project costing preferred.
• Strong GST and BAS knowledge with lodge experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple projects and entities.
• Code supplier invoices, reconcile and process payments in Xero.
• Prepare monthly BAS and assist with financial reporting.

Skills

Australian bookkeeping

Xero proficiency

GST/BAS knowledge

Excel advanced

project cost tracking

communication

attention to detail

automation mindset

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Hubdoc

OneDrive

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant

100% Remote

Salary in AU$ 2,800 - 3,000/month

Philippines - Reporting to 9:00AM - 6:00PM AU Time

Full Time | Independent Contractor (Direct Hire)

About Our Client

Our client is an Australian property development and civil construction company specialising in land acquisitions, property development, project approvals, and civil construction. Operating with a close-knit team, they manage multiple development projects and joint ventures simultaneously. As the business grows, they're looking for a detail-oriented finance professional to strengthen their bookkeeping processes, improve financial accuracy, and support better project cost tracking.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple property development, joint venture, and civil construction projects.
• Process, reconcile, and accurately code supplier invoices, consultant fees, credit card transactions, and receipts in Xero.
• Allocate expenses to the correct project, entity, and detailed cost category to ensure accurate project-level cost tracking and reporting.
• Follow up internally with the team, contractors, and consultants to obtain missing invoices, receipts, supporting documents, and expense allocations.
• Review supplier invoices and supporting documentation to verify charges, quantities, rates, and costs against project records, delivery dockets, and other relevant information.
• Manage weekly accounts payable preparation, including compiling payment schedules and circulating invoices for internal review and approval. Final payments will remain with the client.
• Prepare and lodge monthly BAS, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and supporting documentation is complete.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and ensure project costs are accurately captured for reporting and feasibility purposes.
• Track intercompany and project-related loans, prepare loan documentation, record amounts and applicable interest rates, and coordinate documentation for signing and recordkeeping.
• Assist with property settlement accounting by coordinating supporting documents, following up on bank and legal invoices, and checking the accurate recording of settlement-related costs and GST.
• Work closely with the client's external accountant to support accurate financial records, tax compliance, and settlement-related accounting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline bookkeeping processes, improve data accuracy, and automate repetitive tasks using technology and AI tools.
• As the processes mature, contribute to more detailed project cost analysis, reporting, and construction cost tracking to support informed business decisions.

Skills you have

• At least 5 years of Australian based bookkeeping or accounting, ideally in a senior-level role managing complex, high-volume transactions.
• Solid working knowledge of Xero, including bank reconciliation, accounts payable, expense coding, and financial recordkeeping.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and Australian accounting requirements, particularly GST and BAS preparation and lodgement.
• Proven ability to manage financial records across multiple projects, entities, or cost centres while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and the ability to organise and reconcile large volumes of financial data.
• Proficiency with Hubdoc, OneDrive, or similar document management tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking invoices, receipts, cost allocations, and supporting documentation.
• Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to chase missing information and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, external accountants, suppliers, and consultants.
• Highly organised and comfortable managing competing priorities, recurring deadlines, and a growing volume of invoices.
• Tech-savvy and open to using AI and automation tools to improve workflows and reporting.

Skills that will make you stand out

• A CA or CPA qualification.
• Previous experience in property development, construction, civil works, or project-based accounting.
• Experience in management accounting, project cost reporting, cash flow tracking, or financial analysis.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions, shareholder loans, property settlements, and project-related expenses.
• An interest in AI tools, workflow automation, and improving finance processes through technology.

You’ll be entitled to

• Great opportunities for career growth
• Opportunity to work in an amazing environment