Bookkeeper with AU experience (Work from Home)

Frontline Accounting; Philippines; Remote; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Accounting is seeking a bookkeeper with at least 2 years of public practice experience to ensure accurate day-to-day bookkeeping for our clients. You will manage client ledgers, reconcile accounts and support documentation.

The role supports work-from-home arrangements with AU-hours, requiring reliability, clear communication and the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality accounting services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field.
• 2+ years in public practice (Australian accounting) required.
• Experience with Xero and Xero certification.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive 'can do' attitude with excellent communication.
• Stable internet connection for a work-from-home setup.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping: prepare or review client books, record transactions, reconcile accounts.
• Document management: organize and file client documents.
• Manage the entire client GL and resolve discrepancies.
• Verify ledgers and financial statements and correct issues.
• Prepare tax returns: individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts, and SMSFs.
• Prepare BAS and Fringe Benefits Tax Returns.
• Perform reconciliations and provide accounting services as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication skills

Autonomy / Self-motivation

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Xero

Job description

The candidate we seek should have a minimum 2 years experience in a bookkeeping role in a public accounting practice, be highly motivated and be able to work autonomously.

The role is primarily responsible for the quality and accuracy of the day to day bookkeeping operations of key clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping: Prepare or review client bookkeeping. Record transactions, reconcile accounts, run reports.
• Document management: Request, receive and organize client documentation. Read and understand a wide variety of documents and know where to file them.
• Managing the entire client GL, resolving discrepancies.
• Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate.
• Preparation of income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and self-managed superannuation funds.
• Preparation of Business Activity Statements.
• Preparation of Fringe Benefits Tax Returns.
• Reconciliations
• Providing accounting services to all areas of the client business as necessary.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or related course
• 2+ years relevant work experience in public practice or equivalent is required (Australian Accounting)
• Experience with Xero (Xero certification)
• Ability to work & deliver under pressure and to deadlines
• Maintain a positive 'can do' attitude
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have a stable internet connection for a work-from-home arrangement. The designated work area must be in a private room, separate from shared spaces used by other household members.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, AU (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM MNL)

Work Arrangement:

WFH

Join Frontline Accounting and be part of our team to Embrace the Future Ahead: Where Possibilities Begin!