Remote - Bookkeeper

Private Advertiser; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Blu Bookkeepers is seeking a Bookkeeper in the Philippines to handle the majority (approx. 80–85%) of recurring bookkeeping work for Australian clients.

This is an internal delivery role reporting to the Client Manager, with emphasis on clear documentation and timely client communication. You will reconcile bank transactions in Xero, manage payables/receivables, process journals and payroll, and prepare BASIAS workpapers, while keeping Karbon updated.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on Xero experience.
• Previous Australian bookkeeping experience across multiple client files.
• Knowledge of Australian GST and correct GST coding.
• Knowledge of PAYG withholding, payroll, STP and superannuation compliance.
• Experience with bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable and month-end bookkeeping.
• Ability to prepare BAS and IAS workpapers/reconciliations.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong attention to detail and multi-client accuracy.
• Reliable internet connection and a professional remote setup in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for your client portfolio and complete work to the agreed schedule and standard
• Process and reconcile bank and credit card transactions accurately in Xero
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable, including bills, invoices, payments and reconciliations where included in client scope
• Process journals, including accruals, prepayments and other approved month-end adjustments where required
• Complete month-end bookkeeping tasks and prepare the file so the Client Manager can review it efficiently
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations at the frequency required for each client
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts including wages payable, PAYG withholding, superannuation payable, GST control accounts, loans and other accounts within scope
• Process payroll accurately and on time in accordance with client instructions and Blu procedures
• Prepare BAS and IAS workpapers and reconciliations for Client Manager and BAS Agent review
• Keep Karbon updated so the Client Manager can see the status of every assigned task

Skills

Xero

Australian bookkeeping

GST coding

PAYG withholding

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

BAS workpapers

IAS workpapers

English proficiency

Tools

Karbon

Job description

About the role

The Bookkeeper is responsible for completing the majority of the day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliation and compliance preparation work for an allocated group of Australian clients. The role is designed to take ownership of approximately 80–85% of the recurring bookkeeping work, ensuring files are accurate, complete and ready for Client Manager review. This is primarily an internal delivery role. The Bookkeeper works closely with other bookkeepers and reports to the Client Manager for day-to-day work. The Client Manager owns client communication, follows up client queries, reviews the work and prepares it for BAS Agent review and lodgement. The Bookkeeper is expected to raise questions early, document issues clearly and provide the Client Manager with everything needed to complete the review efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day bookkeeping tasks assigned for your client portfolio and complete work to the agreed schedule and standard
• Process and reconcile bank and credit card transactions accurately in Xero
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable, including bills, invoices, payments and reconciliations where included in client scope
• Process journals, including accruals, prepayments and other approved month-end adjustments where required
• Complete month-end bookkeeping tasks and prepare the file so the Client Manager can review it efficiently
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations at the frequency required for each client
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts including wages payable, PAYG withholding, superannuation payable, GST control accounts, loans and other accounts within scope
• Process payroll accurately and on time in accordance with client instructions and Blu procedures
• Prepare BAS and IAS workpapers and supporting reconciliations for Client Manager and BAS Agent review
• Keep Karbon updated so the Client Manager can see the status of every assigned task

About you

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Xero experience
• Previous Australian bookkeeping experience, ideally working across multiple Australian client files
• Practical knowledge of Australian GST and correct GST coding
• Practical knowledge of PAYG withholding, payroll, STP and superannuation compliance
• Experience completing bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and month-end bookkeeping
• Ability to prepare BAS and IAS workpapers/reconciliations for review
• Good written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately across multiple clients
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable professional remote working environment in the Philippines

About us

Blu Bookkeepers supports established Australian business owners with bookkeeping, payroll and compliance while helping them better understand their numbers. We go beyond simply keeping the books up to date. Our work creates the accurate financial foundation clients need to understand their cash flow, know what the business can afford and make better decisions. Blu Bookkeepers is the home of the Financial Calm System. We are a growing, cloud-based practice that values proactive communication, reliable systems, quality work, continuous learning and taking ownership.