Bookkeeper – Payroll, BAS & Australian Compliance

Plan Tax Pty Ltd; Manila; Remote; PHP 2,679,000 - 3,661,000; Full time

Job summary

Plantax Pty Ltd, Melbourne-based accounting and advisory firm, is expanding its offshore delivery team and seeks an experienced bookkeeper with Australian compliance expertise. This full-time, work-from-home role requires solid Australian bookkeeping, payroll, BAS, and STP experience to service Australian clients remotely.

You will handle end-to-end bookkeeping, BAS lodgement, payroll processing, and reporting, maintaining records and liaising with the Melbourne team while aligning hours with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' hands-on bookkeeping/payroll experience with Australian clients
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Responsibilities

• End-to-end bookkeeping for Australian clients using Xero, MYOB, and/or QuickBooks
• Preparation and lodgement of BAS/IAS per ATO requirements
• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll including PAYG, superannuation, and STP reporting
• Bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Prepare management reports and financial statements for senior accountants
• Liaise with Melbourne-based team on queries, deadlines, and reporting requirements
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure Australian accounting standards compliance

Skills

Australian bookkeeping

Payroll processing

GST/BAS

STP reporting

Accounts reconciliation

English communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Job description

About Us
Plantax Pty Ltd is a Melbourne-based accounting and business advisory firm servicing Australian clients across a range of industries. We are expanding our offshore delivery team and are looking for an experienced bookkeeper who can hit the ground running on Australian compliance work.

Role Overview
We're hiring an experienced Bookkeeper with strong Australian bookkeeping, payroll, and BAS experience to join our team. This is a full-time, work-from-home role.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of Australian clients using Xero, MYOB, and/or QuickBooks

Preparation and lodgement of BAS/IAS in line with ATO requirements

Processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll - including PAYG withholding, superannuation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting

Bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger maintenance

Preparing management reports and financial statements for review by senior accountants

Liaising with the Melbourne-based team on client queries, deadlines, and reporting requirements

Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes

Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records across all client files and ensuring compliance with Australian accounting standards

Experience & Skills Required

Minimum 3+ years' hands-on bookkeeping/payroll experience working specifically with Australian clients (mandatory — not general/local market bookkeeping)

Strong working knowledge of Xero, MYOB, and/or QuickBooks

Solid understanding of GST/BAS, PAYG, superannuation guarantee obligations, and STP

Experience with Australian payroll cycles, awards, and compliance requirements

High attention to detail and strong data accuracy

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Ability to work independently, prioritise, and meet recurring deadlines

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

BAS Agent registration (or actively working towards it) is an advantage

Employment type: Full-time, permanent

Work arrangement: Remote

Working hours: Aligned with Australian business hours