Senior Bookkeeper

Jobtailor

Manila

On-site

PHP 3,681,000 - 5,521,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Australian Bookkeeper to manage client portfolios, perform end-to-end bookkeeping in Xero, and ensure GST and BAS compliance. You will handle payroll (STP Phase 2), SMSF exposure, and cryptocurrency reporting, delivering accurate management reports and capital gains calculations.

You will leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance efficiency, mentor junior staff, and maintain high data accuracy for advisory purposes.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of Australian bookkeeping experience.
  • Xero Certified with strong hands-on experience.
  • Strong experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and month-end close.
  • Experience preparing BAS and IAS.
  • Excellent GST coding knowledge and ability to identify coding errors.
  • Strong Australian payroll experience including STP Phase 2, Superannuation, leave accruals and terminations.
  • Payroll tax awareness.
  • Exposure to SMSF bookkeeping and fund data entry.
  • Proven cryptocurrency bookkeeping and reporting experience.
  • Strong understanding of Australian crypto taxation including CGT, crypto-to-crypto CGT events, trading stock vs investment, staking and airdrops.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of Australian business clients.
  • Perform bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close.
  • Maintain accurate financial records in Xero.
  • Prepare workpapers and support management reporting.
  • Identify and resolve coding issues to avoid inaccuracies.
  • Prepare BAS and IAS working papers.
  • Ensure accurate GST coding and compliance with Australian tax requirements.
  • Escalate unusual transactions and compliance risks as needed.
  • Process Australian payroll accurately and manage STP Phase 2 reporting.
  • Calculate superannuation, leave accruals, and employee terminations.
  • Maintain awareness of payroll tax obligations.
  • Reconcile cryptocurrency exchange accounts and on-chain wallets.
  • Produce accurate reportable capital gains and losses.
  • Prepare crypto transactions including crypto-to-crypto swaps, staking rewards, airdrops, and DeFi transactions.
  • Assist with SMSF bookkeeping and fund data entry.
  • Use AI-assisted bookkeeping and reconciliation tools to improve efficiency.
  • Work with crypto reporting software such as Summ or similar platforms.
  • Ensure clean financial data for reporting and advisory purposes.
  • Act as a technical resource for junior bookkeepers and share best practices.

Education

Xero Certified

Tools

Xero
AI-Assisted Bookkeeping Tools
Crypto Reporting Software

Job description

  • Manage a portfolio of Australian business clients
  • Perform bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end closing
  • Maintain accurate financial records in Xero
  • Prepare workpapers and support management reporting
  • Identify and resolve coding issues instead of carrying forward inaccuracies
  • Prepare BAS and IAS working papers
  • Ensure accurate GST coding and compliance with Australian tax requirements
  • Escalate unusual transactions and compliance risks where appropriate
  • Process Australian payroll accurately
  • Manage STP Phase 2 reporting
  • Calculate superannuation, leave accruals, and employee terminations
  • Maintain awareness of payroll tax obligations
  • Reconcile cryptocurrency exchange accounts and on-chain wallets
  • Resolve missing cost base and transfer matching issues
  • Produce accurate reportable capital gains and losses
  • Process crypto transactions including:
    • Crypto-to-crypto swaps
    • Staking rewards
    • Airdrops
    • DeFi transactions
  • Prepare accurate records in line with Australian taxation treatment
  • Assist with SMSF bookkeeping
  • Perform fund data entry and transaction processing
  • Use AI-assisted bookkeeping and reconciliation tools to improve efficiency
  • Work with crypto reporting software such as Summ or similar platforms
  • Ensure clean financial data is maintained for reporting and advisory purposes
  • Act as a technical resource for junior bookkeepers
  • Share knowledge and assist with bookkeeping best practices
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality across the team
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of Australian bookkeeping experience
  • Xero Certified with strong hands-on experience
  • Strong experience with:
    • Bank reconciliations
    • Accounts Payable
    • Accounts Receivable
    • Month-end close
  • Experience preparing BAS and IAS
  • Excellent GST coding knowledge and the ability to identify coding errors
  • Strong Australian payroll experience including:
    • STP Phase 2
    • Superannuation Guarantee
    • Leave accruals
    • Employee terminations
  • Payroll tax awareness
  • Exposure to SMSF bookkeeping and fund data entry
  • Proven cryptocurrency bookkeeping and reporting experience
  • Strong understanding of Australian crypto taxation, including:
    • Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
    • Crypto-to-crypto CGT events
    • Trading stock vs investment treatment
    • Staking and airdrop income
    • DeFi transactions
  • Comfortable using AI-assisted bookkeeping, coding, and reconciliation tools
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate management reporting data
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Australian bookkeeping, including proficiency in Xero, payroll processing, and compliance with Australian tax regulations. Capable of managing complex financial records and cryptocurrency transactions while ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Xero Certification
  • Australian Bookkeeping Experience
  • Payroll Processing
  • GST Coding Knowledge
  • Cryptocurrency Bookkeeping
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Month-End Close
  • BAS Preparation
  • IAS Preparation
  • Superannuation Calculation
  • Leave Accruals
  • Capital Gains Tax Understanding
  • Crypto Transaction Processing
Soft Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Xero Certified
Industry Keywords
  • Australian Tax Compliance
  • STP Phase 2 Reporting
  • SMSF Bookkeeping
  • DeFi Transactions
  • Crypto-to-Crypto Swaps
Tools & Technologies
  • AI-Assisted Bookkeeping Tools
  • Crypto Reporting Software
  • Xero
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