Bookkeeping Lead: Hybrid Role with Growth & Client Impact

Hammerjack; Angeles; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work options

Client-facing role

Job summary

Hammerjack is seeking a Bookkeeping Lead to oversee day-to-day bookkeeping for external clients. You will supervise staff, ensure accurate bank reconciliations, payroll, AP/AR, and chart of accounts maintenance, while liaising with clients and supporting BAS/IAS lodgment.

Role requires leadership, hands-on technical ability, and client-facing skills. Hybrid work in the Philippines with collaboration with Partners and co-owners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of 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

Payroll processing

ATO compliance

Superannuation obligations

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Education

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Hammerjack is seeking a Bookkeeping Lead to oversee day-to-day bookkeeping for external clients. You will supervise staff, ensure accurate bank reconciliations, payroll, AP/AR, and chart of accounts maintenance, while liaising with clients and supporting BAS/IAS lodgment.

Role requires leadership, hands-on technical ability, and client-facing skills. Hybrid work in the Philippines with collaboration with Partners and co-owners.