Job Title: Bookkeeper – AU Client Shared Services
Location: Philippines
Reports to: Financial Controller(AU Based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: AU business hours alignment (typically early morning to mid-afternoon PH time, to overlap with AEST/AEDT)
Position Summary
The Bookkeeper will provide end-to-end bookkeeping support to Australian-based clients as part of a shared services delivery model. This role requires strong working knowledge of Australian accounting practices, GST/BAS obligations, and AU-standard software platforms, combined with the ability to manage multiple client accounts in a fast-paced offshore environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process day-to-day transactions (AP/AR, bank feeds, general ledger entries) across multiple AU client accounts
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations in line with AU reporting standards
- Prepare and lodge/support preparation of BAS (Business Activity Statements) and IAS (Instalment Activity Statements)
- Manage simple AU payroll processing, including superannuation, PAYG withholding, and STP (Single Touch Payroll) compliance
- Issue client invoices and manage debtor follow-up in AUD
- Process supplier payments and manage creditor accounts
- Maintain chart of accounts and general ledger for each assigned client
- Prepare monthly management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for AU stakeholders
- Liaise directly with AU-based clients, account managers, and external accountants via email/video call
- Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and ATO requirementsSupport AU tax agents/accountants during EOFY (End of Financial Year) processes
- Maintain data security and confidentiality per AU privacy standards (Privacy Act) and company policy
- Escalate discrepancies or compliance risks promptly to the AU-based supervisor
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years bookkeeping experience, with prior exposure to Australian clients or AU accounting standards highly preferred
- Proficiency in Xero (required/preferred), plus MYOB and/or QuickBooks
- Working knowledge of GST, BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, and STP
- Experience working in a BPO/shared services or outsourced accounting environment is a plus
Key Attributes
- Culturally adaptable — understands AU business communication norms
- High attention to detail; strong sense of ownership over client accounts
- Able to manage multiple clients/deadlines simultaneously
- Trustworthy with sensitive financial and personal data