Senior Australian Bookkeeper (Team Lead Role) | Permanent Work from Home

Synct Inc.; Central Luzon; Remote; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is searching for an experienced Senior Australian Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of Australian clients while leading a team. This fully remote position offers advanced bookkeeping duties, compliance management, and team support. Ideal for a seasoned bookkeeper ready to step into leadership without distancing from core activities. Attractive perks include 13th-month bonus, health insurance, and extensive leaves.

Benefits

100% Permanent Work-from-Home Setup

13th-Month Pay Bonus

Company-Provided Equipment

HMO with Dental & Life Insurance

18 Vacation Leaves + 6 Sick Leaves

Birthday Leave (with a cake!)

Tenure Incentives & Quarterly Perks

Free Meal Every 1st Friday of the Month

Qualifications

• 5+ years bookkeeping experience with Australian clients (required).
• Experience supervising bookkeepers or leading a small team.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping services for multiple Australian clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee daily transactional processing including AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including STP, PAYG, superannuation.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience with Australian clients

Advanced skills in Xero

Advanced skills in MYOB

Strong knowledge of GST

Confident communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Tools

Xero

MYOB

XPM

A2X

Dext

Hubdoc

Deputy

Employment Hero

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Australian Bookkeeper to join our growing team. This role combines advanced hands‑on bookkeeping with leadership responsibilities. You will manage a portfolio of Australian clients while guiding and supporting a team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial services.

This is an ideal role for a senior‑level PH bookkeeper ready to take the next step into a leadership position, while still staying close to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping services for multiple Australian clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee daily transactional processing including AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing, including STP, PAYG, superannuation, and awards interpretation.
• Prepare, review, and lodge BAS and IAS in line with ATO requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero and/or MYOB.
• Prepare and review financial and management for clients.
• Act as a primary contact for client queries, updates, and escalations.
• Review work prepared by junior bookkeepers before submission to clients or accountants.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to the bookkeeping team.
• Lead onboarding and system setup for new clients.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and client experience.
• Record daily timesheets accurately in XPM for productivity and billing tracking.
• Support workflow coordination and documentation to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Perform ad hoc Bookkeeping and administrative tasks when needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5+ years bookkeeping experience with Australian clients (required)
• Advanced skills in Xero, MYOB, and XPM
• Strong knowledge of GST, BAS, payroll, and other ATO compliance requirements
• Experience supervising bookkeepers or leading a small team
• Confident communication skills for handling clients directly
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and time management
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Experience with tools like A2X, Dext, Hubdoc, Deputy, or Employment Hero is an advantage

Perks & Benefits

• 100% Permanent Work‑from‑Home Setup
• 13th‑Month Pay Bonus
• Company‑Provided Equipment
• HMO with Dental & Life Insurance
• 18 Vacation Leaves + 6 Sick Leaves
• Birthday Leave (with a cake!)
• Tenure Incentives & Quarterly Perks
• Free Meal Every 1st Friday of the Month