Bookkeeper

Forvis Mazars in the Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the Philippines is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients. You will process daily transactions, perform reconciliations, prepare monthly management accounts and VAT returns, and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, familiarity with Xero or Sage, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounts assistant experience.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero or Sage.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients.
• Process day-to-day transactions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Bank and credit card reconciliation.
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts.
• VAT returns (where applicable).
• Ensure timely completion of bookkeeping tasks and deadlines.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and audit files.
• Liaise with internal team members and clients to resolve queries.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and team initiatives.

Job description

The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients by processing daily bookkeeping transactions, performing reconciliations, preparing management accounts and VAT returns, and ensuring all financial tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• sMaintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of client
• sProcess day-to-day transactions including
• :Accounts payable and receivabl
• eBank and credit card reconciliation
• sAssist with preparation of
• :Monthly management account
• sVAT returns (including VAT, VIES, Intrastat where applicable
• )Ensure timely completion of bookkeeping tasks and adherence to deadline
• sSupport the preparation of financial statements and audit file
• sWork with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or similar platform
• sLiaise with internal team members and clients to resolve querie
• sMaintain organised and up-to-date documentatio
• nContribute to process improvements and team initiative

Ideal Candidate

• teCPA or Non-C
• PABSA or other related fiel
• dsPrior bookkeeping or accounts assistant experience (1-3 years preferre
• d)Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g. Xero, Sag
• e)Good understanding of basic accounting principl