Senior Australian Bookkeeper (Xero Expert) — Remote

Penbrothers; Philippines; Remote; PHP 3,042,000 - 4,781,000; Full time

Job summary

Penbrothers is seeking an experienced Senior Australian Bookkeeper to join our client’s Australian practice. You will manage end-to-end bookkeeping for Australian SME clients using Xero, with five-plus years of hands-on Australian bookkeeping experience.

You’ll work autonomously, applying GST treatments, BAS/IAS knowledge, and STP payroll, while collaborating with Australian team members to deliver accurate financial records and insights.

Qualifications

• Australian Bookkeeping Experience: At least 5 years hands-on Australian bookkeeping experience in an Australian public accounting practice.
• Expert Xero Proficiency: Independently manage the complete bookkeeping cycle including payroll, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Australian Tax and GST Knowledge: Strong understanding of GST treatments, BAS/IAS, Fuel Tax Credits, and client-specific tax considerations.
• Commercial and Analytical Judgment: Assess expenses, identify deductions, and monitor changes in client activities.
• Systems Proficiency: Hands-on with Hubdoc and Excel; familiarity with Xero Practice Manager is an advantage.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of Australian transport, NDIS, aged care, childcare sectors.
• Communication and Autonomy: Strong English, attention to detail, able to manage multiple client accounts autonomously.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Bookkeeping: Manage the complete cycle for Australian SME clients using Xero.
• GST and Tax Compliance: Apply GST treatments and identify deductions and tax credits.
• Reconciliations and Financial Reporting: Perform reconciliations and maintain ledgers and asset registers.
• Commercial Review and Anomaly Detection: Identify unusual expenses and changes in client revenue.
• Client File Management: Own client files and ensure up-to-date ledgers.
• Payroll Processing: Run payroll in Xero, STP reporting, and superannuation processing.
• Team Collaboration and Query Management: Document findings and coordinate with team lead.
• Workflow and Productivity Management: Prioritize workloads and meet weekly targets.

Skills

Australian bookkeeping experience

Xero proficiency

GST knowledge

Commercial & analytical judgment

Excel skills

Hubdoc

Xero Practice Manager

English communication

Tools

Hubdoc

Xero

Xero Practice Manager

FYI Docs

Job description

Penbrothers is seeking an experienced Senior Australian Bookkeeper to join our client’s Australian practice. You will manage end-to-end bookkeeping for Australian SME clients using Xero, with five-plus years of hands-on Australian bookkeeping experience.

You’ll work autonomously, applying GST treatments, BAS/IAS knowledge, and STP payroll, while collaborating with Australian team members to deliver accurate financial records and insights.