BOOKKEEPER (AU ACCOUNT)

City Government of Muntinlupa - Government; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

City Government of Muntinlupa - Government seeks a skilled bookkeeper to manage accounts payable, payroll, and reconciliations using Xero in our public sector finance team.

The role requires 2–3 years Australian bookkeeping experience, degree in accounting, and strong Xero skills, with responsibilities including GST/BAS, ABA batch payments, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Australian bookkeeping experience required (2–3 years).
• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Xero including bill entry, payroll, and bank feeds.
• Experience preparing ABA files and handling batch payments.
• Knowledge of GST rules and BAS preparation.
• Solid reconciliation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Enter and manage supplier invoices in Xero and raise POs.
• Process bills timely and manage ABA batch payments.
• Set up payroll files in Xero and run end-to-end payroll processing.
• Troubleshoot payroll issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations.
• Provide ad-hoc bookkeeping support and reporting.

Skills

Australian bookkeeping experience

Xero proficiency

ABA files & batch payments

Payroll processing in Xero

GST & BAS knowledge

Reconciliation skills

Time management & communication

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Dext

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Enter and manage supplier invoices in Xero.

• Raise purchase orders and process bills in a timely manner.

• Prepare and manageABA filesfor batch payments.

Payroll Processing

• Set up new payroll filesin Xero.

• Perform straightforwardend-to-end payroll processing, including payslips, superannuation, leave, and entitlements.

• Troubleshoot payroll issuesand resolve discrepancies.

Bank and Account Reconciliations

• Perform accurate and timely bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations.

• Investigate and resolve any mismatches or errors.

GST & BAS Preparation (Desired but not required)

• Apply knowledge ofGST coding and treatment.

• Draft and prepareBusiness Activity Statements (BAS)for review and lodgment.

General Bookkeeping Support

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records.

• Assist with financial reports, compliance requirements, and communication with accountants and external stakeholders.

• Provide ad-hoc support and reporting as required.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Minimum2–3 years of Australian bookkeeping experience.

• Ideally have worked for an Australian public accounting firm.

• Degree in Accounting or related accounting specialisations.

• Strong proficiency inXero, includingbill entry, payroll, and bank feeds.

• Experience preparingABA filesand handling batch payments.

• Confident in setting up and managingXero Payroll, including troubleshooting and responding to queries.

• Working knowledge ofGST rulesandBAS preparation.

• Solid reconciliation skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with other platforms (e.g. MYOB, QuickBooks, Dext) is a plus.

• Strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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