Bookkeeping Lead - Hybrid, Client-Facing & Growth

Hammerjack; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage from Day 1

Onsite meals and café beverages

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Hammerjack in the Philippines seeks a Bookkeeping Lead to oversee client bookkeeping, supervise staff, and manage day-to-day financial tasks with a client-facing, hands-on approach. The role supports BAS/IAS, payroll, and bank reconciliations across diverse external clients.

You will collaborate with Managing Partners, ensure timely financial information, and deliver high-quality service while working in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles.
• Certificate IV in Bookkeeping is preferred but not required.
• Experience supervising or mentoring bookkeeping staff is preferred.
• Proficiency in Xero (essential); MYOB and other cloud accounting platforms (desirable).
• Knowledge of payroll processing, ATO compliance, and superannuation obligations.
• Competent in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform general bookkeeping duties for external clients.
• Process and allocate bank transactions and perform bank reconciliations.
• Manage payroll processing for clients, ensuring adherence to awards and agreements.
• Manage the accounts payable function for clients, ensuring timely and accurate processing and payment of invoices.
• Manage the accounts receivable function for clients, ensuring timely and accurate invoice generation and distribution.
• Maintenance of the chart of accounts to ensure financial data is accurately presented.
• Liaise with clients to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
• Support BAS and IAS preparation and lodgment.
• Supervise and support bookkeeping staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Monitor workflows, delegate responsibilities, and provide guidance to team members.
• Work closely with the firm’s co-owners and support operational administrative duties as needed.
• Deliver helpful and professional service to all clients and prospects.

Skills

3+ years bookkeeping experience

Xero proficiency

Supervising bookkeeping staff

MS Office proficiency

Payroll processing knowledge

ATO compliance knowledge

Superannuation obligations knowledge

Other cloud accounting platforms

Education

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Cloud accounting platforms

Job description

Hammerjack in the Philippines seeks a Bookkeeping Lead to oversee client bookkeeping, supervise staff, and manage day-to-day financial tasks with a client-facing, hands-on approach. The role supports BAS/IAS, payroll, and bank reconciliations across diverse external clients.

You will collaborate with Managing Partners, ensure timely financial information, and deliver high-quality service while working in a hybrid setup.