Bookkeeper (AU)

PLATFORM FOR INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION INC.; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one HMO

Hybrid setup

Vacation days

Training & mentorship

Wellness programs

Bonuses & allowances

Job summary

PLATFORM FOR INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION INC. in Makati, Philippines, seeks a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records, process day-to-day transactions, support payroll, and ensure Australian tax and reporting compliance.

The role involves AP/AR, reconciliations, BAS/GST, and month-end close with a Hybrid work setup. You will have 3+ years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in Xero/MYOB/QuickBooks, with construction/trade industry experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is essential.
• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks.
• Construction/trade industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and schedule payments.
• Raise customer invoices and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Maintain accurate creditor and debtor records.
• Perform bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations.
• Process journals and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and support month-end/year-end close.
• Process payroll accurately and on time, including leave and entitlements.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with relevant awards/legislation.
• Prepare BAS and GST data, reconcile accordingly.
• Maintain ATO compliance and support external accountants during audits.
• Prepare management, cash flow, and budgeting/forecasting reports as needed.
• Maintain financial filing/document systems.
• Support insurance, licensing, and internal financial controls.

Skills

GST & BAS

Payroll

Excel

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Diploma or BAS Agent registration

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Role

The Bookkeeper maintains accurate financial records, processes day-to-day transactions, supports payroll, and ensures compliance with Australian tax and reporting requirements, keeping the business's finances accurate, current, and audit ready.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and schedule payments

• Raise customer invoices and follow up on overdue accounts

• Maintain accurate creditor and debtor records

Reconciliations & Ledger

• Perform bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations

• Process journals and reconcile balance sheet accounts

• Maintain the chart of accounts and support month-end/year-end close

Payroll

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including leave and entitlements

• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with relevant awards/legislation

BAS & Compliance

• Prepare Business Activity Statement (BAS) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) data, reconcile accordingly

• Maintain Australian Taxation Office (ATO) compliance and support external accountants during audits

Reporting

• Prepare management, cash flow, and budgeting/forecasting reports as needed

General Support

• Maintain financial filing/document systems

• Support insurance, licensing, and internal financial controls

Success Measures

Accuracy and timeliness across reconciliations, payments, payroll, and BAS/reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (essential); Diploma or BAS Agent registration (desirable)

• 3+ years' bookkeeping experience

• Proficient in Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks

• Construction/trade industry experience a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong grasp of GST, BAS, payroll, and superannuation obligations

• Advanced Excel skills

• High attention to detail, organization, and time management

• Able to work independently with strong communication and confidentiality

Authority

Processes routine transactions and payment run (for approval), accesses accounting/payroll systems, and liaises with suppliers, customers, and external accountants within approved guidelines.

Why this opportunity is right for you

• Competitive salary + regular reviews

• Day-one HMO (dependents included)

• Day shift, weekends off

• 15-20 vacation days + sick/compassionate leave

• Hybrid setup: 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH

• Training, mentorship & career growth

• Wellness programs + subsidies

• Allowances & performance bonuses

• Awesome and supportive team in Makati