Junior Bookkeeper (AU) Open for Fresh Graduates

D&V Philippines; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO from Day 1

Health insurance

Annual leave credits

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work arrangement

Office at Makati One Ayala

Laptop provided

Training and certification support

Job summary

D&V Philippines is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to support Australian clients with day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, and statutory obligations using Xero and Dext. The role requires accuracy, strong organisation, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.

Office is Makati with initial onsite presence and monthly onsite thereafter, offering opportunities for growth, training, and exposure to international clients.

Qualifications

• BS Accountancy or related accounting discipline.
• Experience in bookkeeping and cloud accounting tools.
• Proficiency with Xero and Dext preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily bookkeeping in cloud system (Xero).
• Process client expense invoices via Dext.
• Post invoices from Dext to Xero.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and prepare month-end schedules.
• Record unreconciled bank transactions to GL.
• Issue client sales invoices per relationship team.
• Process biweekly payroll and maintain employee records.
• Submit STP payroll data to the ATO.
• Manage client debt and send reminders.
• Prepare manual journals in Xero.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end journals.
• Work with third-party apps like ApprovalMax.
• Handle additional data entry as required.
• Prepare activity statements.
• Draft client correspondence.
• Log daily time in the practice management system.
• Communicate priorities with the client engagement team daily.
• Respond promptly to emails from the client team.
• Monitor time, budget and KPI expectations.
• Manage client portfolio tasks and deadlines.
• Provide queries to the engagement team.
• File client information to internal database.

Skills

Bookkeeping

AP/AR processing

Bank reconciliations

General ledger processing

Payroll processing

STP (Single Touch Payroll)

Time management

English communication

Education

BS Accountancy

CPA or Non-CPA

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

Job Overview:

• The Junior Bookkeeper will provide day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting support for Australian clients, including processing transactions in Xero, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, superannuation, debtor management, activity statements, and preparation of client correspondence. The role requires strong attention to detail, organisation, and the ability to meet client deadlines while working independently and as part of a team.

Work Schedule:

• 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Monday to Friday

Work Set-up:

• Hybrid
• Work onsite for the first 2 weeks. Once a month therafter.

Office Assignment:

• MAKATI OFFICE: 22F Tower 1, One Ayala Corporate Center, Ayala Ave., Makati City

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertaking daily tasks in cloud accounting system (Xero etc)
• Sending client expense invoices to relevant platform for electronic processing (Dext etc)
• Processing of invoices from expense software to accounting software (i.e. Dext to Xero)
• Reconciling supplier accounts to end of month statements and preparing schedule for client listing all outstanding bills and due dates, including provision of ABA bank file to facilitate payment
• Processing of unreconciled bank transactions to the general ledger
• Raising client sales invoices as instructed by client relationship team
• Preparation and processing of fortnightly wages, including maintenance of employee records Preparation and processing of employer superannuation obligations
• Processing of payroll data electronically to the ATO under Single Touch Payroll requirements
• Client debtor management, through the provision of automatic reminders and statements
• Preparation of manual journals in Xero
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including the provision of month-end journals and preparation of workpapers demonstrating reconciliations
• Undertaking of any processing with third-party integrated apps (e.g. ApprovalMax)
• Any other data entry requirements as requested by the client engagement team
• Preparation of activity statement obligations
• Drafting correspondence to be sent to clients
• Daily input of time into the client's practice management system
• Daily communication with client engagement team on priorities and actions
• Highly responsive to emails and communication from client relationship team
• Awareness to time, budget and KPI expectations
• Management of client portfolio tasks and deadlines (including annual requirements)
• Provision of queries to client engagement team
• Filing of relevant client information to the relevant internal database

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: BS Accountancy graduate or related accounting discipline
• Industry Exposure: Accounting / Bookkeeping
• Technical Skills: Bookkeeping, AP/AR processing, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger processing, manual journals, payroll, superannuation, STP, activity statements, and preparation of workpapers
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented and accurate, analytical, organised, strong prioritisation and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Accounting System/ Software experience or knowledge: Xero required
• Certificates or Licenses: CPA or Non-CPA
• Language Requirements: Strong written and verbal English skills
• Others: Ability to meet client deadlines, follow client instructions, prepare client correspondence, and perform accurate day-to-day bookkeeping tasks

What D&V Philippines can offer you:

Join D&V Philippines, a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For in Southeast Asia and a Great Place To Work Certified company that champions global exposure, career growth, and work-life balance.

As a finance and accounting (F&A) global capability partner, D&V Philippines gives you the opportunity to deliver premium F&A solutions to CFOs and professional services firms across Australia, the USA, Europe, and other parts of the world.

On top of essential benefits, you'll also enjoy these perks:

• Competitive salary with non-taxable allowances
• HMO coverage from Day 1
• Life and health insurance with medical allowance
• 30 paid leave credits annually (credited monthly, inclusive of vacation and sick leave) with leave credit cash conversion, depending on eligibility
• Annual company and employee performance bonuses
• Hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance goals
• Modern, parent-friendly office at One Ayala, Makati, conveniently connected to major transport hubs, dining options, and malls
• Free meal during office days
• Company-provided laptop and equipment
• CPD Training Assistance and PRC license renewal reimbursement
• Training, mentorship, and certification opportunities
• Year-round employee engagement activities for wellness and team building

Note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps. All applications will be kept in our talent pool and may be considered for future opportunities that align with the candidate's qualifications and experience.