Bookkeeper (AU-Dayshift-Part-time) | WFH

SourceU; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 1,518,000 - 2,429,000; Part time

Job summary

SourceU on behalf of an Australian bookkeeping and accounting practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Virtual Assistant. The role is part-time, 5 days a week, 4 hours daily, aligned with AEST business hours, working remotely and with one-on-one reporting to the business owner.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping in Xero, MYOB, and QBO, apply GST knowledge, onboard new clients, set up files, send engagement letters, and support admin tasks while maintaining accurate records and prompt

Qualifications

• Experience in an Australian tax practice.
• Solid bookkeeping experience with working understanding of Australian tax and GST.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks using Xero, MYOB and QBO.
• Apply GST rules to GST-applicable and GST-free industries.
• Add new clients to the tax agent portal and internal systems.
• Set up client files and folders.
• Send out engagement letters and onboarding documents.
• Handle other admin tasks as assigned by the business owner.
• Keep accurate records of completed and outstanding tasks.
• Flag issues promptly to the business owner.

Skills

Australian tax knowledge

Bookkeeping experience

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

CPA or formal accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QBO

TaxDone

Job description

We're hiring on behalf of an Australian bookkeeping and accounting practice that supports small and medium businesses across trades, retail, mechanics, farming, and building and construction. They need an experienced Bookkeeper / Virtual Assistant to handle day-to-day bookkeeping and take recurring admin off the business owner's plate.

You'll work one-on-one with the business owner. This isn't a role for someone new to bookkeeping. You'll need solid Australian bookkeeping and tax/GST knowledge and be comfortable in accounting software from day one.

The role

Part-time, 5 days a week, 4 hours a day

Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) business hours, set by the business owner

Reports directly to the business owner

No direct client contact at the start, with limited client email possible down the track

What you'll do

Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks using Xero, MYOB and QBO

Apply your knowledge of GST-applicable and GST-free industries to keep the books accurate

Add new clients to the tax agent portal and internal systems

Set up client files and folders

Send out engagement letters and other onboarding documents

Handle other admin tasks as assigned by the business owner

Keep accurate records of completed and outstanding tasks

Flag issues or anything unclear to the business owner promptly

Required

Experience in an Australian tax practice. Australian tax experience is required

Solid bookkeeping experience with a working understanding of Australian tax and GST (you don't need to be a licensed CPA)

Prior experience supporting an Australian bookkeeping, accounting or professional services busines

Comfortable using Xero

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Able to work independently with minimal supervision once instructed

Reliable internet connection and a suitable remote work setup

Available 5 days a week, 4 hours a day during AEST business hours

Preferred

Experience with MYOB, QuickBooks and/or TaxDone

CPA or a formal accounting qualification

What makes a great fit
You take direction well, you get on with tasks without needing close management, and you're dependable during your scheduled hours. You're comfortable working directly with a single business owner rather than a large team.