Law Bookkeeper (Remote – Philippines)

SourceU; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 2.205.000 - 3.781.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SourceU in the Philippines is seeking a detail-oriented Law Bookkeeper to manage legal billing, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting for an Australian team on a fully remote basis.

You will use Xero and LEAP to maintain accurate records, monitor payments, and prepare weekly and monthly reports. The role requires strong attention to detail, independence, and reliable communication with management.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on Xero experience and a sound understanding of bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and time management.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.
• Preferred: Experience with LEAP or other legal practice management software.

Aufgaben

• Prepare client and insurer invoices and allocate payments in LEAP.
• Maintain financial records in Xero and perform bank reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments; maintain debtor reports.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on fees, payments, outstanding balances, and revenue forecasts.
• Coordinate monthly accounts meetings and prepare financial summaries for management.

Kenntnisse

Detail-oriented

Time management

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Tools

Xero

LEAP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is an established Australian legal firm seeking a detail-oriented Law Bookkeeper to manage billing, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional who can support accurate financial operations and work effectively with an Australian team.

About the Role

You will manage daily bookkeeping and legal billing using Xero and LEAP Legal Software, maintain accurate financial records, monitor outstanding payments, prepare financial reports, and communicate regularly with management.

Xero experience, sound bookkeeping knowledge, and bank reconciliation skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Billing: Prepare client and insurer invoices, allocate payments in LEAP, review billing accuracy, and track unbilled matters.

Bookkeeping: Maintain financial records in Xero, perform bank reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies between Xero, LEAP, and bank records.

Accounts Receivable: Monitor outstanding invoices, follow up on overdue payments, maintain debtor reports, and track matter-related disbursements.

Financial Reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly reports on fees, payments, outstanding balances, and revenue forecasts.

Management Support: Coordinate monthly accounts meetings, prepare financial summaries, and follow up on pending information, approvals, and action items.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required:

Hands-on Xero experience and a sound understanding of bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.

Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and time management.

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.

Preferred:

Experience with LEAP or other legal practice management software.

Background in legal bookkeeping or professional services.

Good Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting and legal billing.

What We're Looking For

A proactive, dependable, and organised professional who takes ownership of tasks, resolves discrepancies, communicates confidently with management, and is willing to learn and improve financial processes.

Performance Expectations

Key performance targets include:

Invoicing: At least 95% accuracy.

Reconciliations: Complete within five business days of month-end.

Accounts Receivable: Follow up on outstanding invoices within seven days.

Reporting: Submit monthly reports by the fifth business day.

Performance will be reviewed at 30, 60, and 90 days, with a focus on training, independence, and proficiency across core responsibilities.

Why Apply?

Fully remote work from the Philippines.

Opportunity to work with an Australian legal firm.

Hands-on experience with legal billing and financial systems.

Potential to grow into financial analysis and process improvement.