Senior Bookkeeper (Australian Client)

hammerjack; Angeles; Hybrid; PHP 720,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options across Makati and

Modern offices

Barista coffee on site

Complimentary meals on site

Health insurance with dependents

Salary transparency

Ongoing training

Award-winning workplace

Supportive team

Exposure to international clients

Job summary

hammerjack is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage payroll, bookkeeping, and compliance across Australia-based clients. You will handle monthly reconciliations, reporting, and statutory lodgements while supporting the Director on accounting activities.

You’ll work with MYOB, Xero, and QuickBooks, ensure timely payroll processing, and help maintain accurate client records in a hybrid setup during probation. Opportunities for growth and client exposure are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ AU Bookkeeper experience in a busy environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business admin, finance, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel.
• Strong knowledge of Australian awards and award interpretation.
• Solid accounting principles and practices knowledge.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism and discretion with confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the ledgers: monthly bookkeeping and reconciliation across MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks to balance sheet.
• Process payments and bank uploads with authorized personnel.
• Run payroll including PAYG, superannuation, and leave accruals.
• Prepare and lodge IAS and BAS statements and workers’ compensation forms.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets and P&L, investigate variances, report ahead of board meetings.
• Prepare annual budgets and coordinate audits with auditors.
• Maintain client ACNC records and insurance renewals in project tools.
• Download childcare software reports for bookkeeping and reporting.
• Maintain project records in Asana with tasks, due dates, status updates.

Skills

AU bookkeeping

Xero

QuickBooks

MYOB

Excel

analytical skills

time management

communication

Education

Tertiary accounting qualification

Tools

MYOB

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Bring clarity to every number. We’re looking for an experienced, detail-driven Senior Bookkeeper who can keep payroll, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance running accurately and on time. If you enjoy creating order, solving problems, and giving leaders confidence in the numbers, you’ll fit right in.

Work Setup: Hybrid during Probationary Period

Role Overview

As our Senior Bookkeeper, you’ll administer the timely, accurate, and relevant processing and recording of payroll and bookkeeping while supporting the Director across other accounting activities. You’ll manage monthly reconciliations and reporting, prepare statutory lodgements, support audits and budgets, and maintain reliable records and workflows across a varied client portfolio.

Decision Making

Decision-making authority and responsibilities are limited to the scope of the role, with payment approvals and other restricted actions completed internally by authorized personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Ledgers: Complete monthly bookkeeping and reconcile MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks, and similar platforms through to the balance sheet, including monthly journals.
• Keep Payments Moving: Prepare and process accounts for payment, with authorized personnel completing bank uploads and client notifications.
• Run Payroll Accurately: Process payroll, PAYG, superannuation, and leave accruals, including holiday, personal, and long-service leave reconciliations.
• Stay Compliant: Prepare and lodge IAS and BAS statements with the Australian Taxation Office and complete workers’ compensation forms for association staff.
• Deliver Clear Reporting: Prepare monthly balance sheets and profit and loss statements, investigate variances, and issue reports by agreed deadlines ahead of board meetings.
• Plan Ahead: Prepare annual budgets, coordinate audit requirements, and liaise with appointed auditors.
• Maintain Key Records: Track annual insurance renewals in Asana and maintain client ACNC records, including updates following Annual General Meetings.
• Capture Source Data: Download childcare software reports and place them in the designated shared folder for bookkeeping and reporting.
• Keep Work Visible: Maintain accurate project records in Asana, adding actionable items, due dates, status updates, and other information needed for effective monitoring.
• Support the Director: Take direction, deliver requests promptly, provide regular job-status updates, and copy the Director on client correspondence where required to maintain a seamless service.
• Protect Reliable Setups: Action internal and client requests in line with established setup requirements, retaining control of systems such as Tanda and Deputy to support legislative and client commitments.
• Build Team Capability: Train new and existing staff as required.
• Keep Administration Current: Complete timesheets and update MYOB after each job to support accurate client invoicing.
• Pitch In Where Needed: Perform other duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience as an AU Bookkeeper in a similarly busy environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related discipline.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of Australian awards and award interpretation.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to organise priorities, manage competing deadlines, and use time effectively.
• High attention to detail and a consistent commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A high level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.

What’s in It for You

• Flexibility that Fits: Hybrid options across Makati and Pampanga, on day shifts aligned with our Australian clients.
• Workspaces that Work: Modern offices built for focus, collaboration, and real productivity.
• Coffee and Good Company: Barista coffee on demand and a café bar to unwind after work.
• Meals on Us: Complimentary meals once a week on your on-site day.
• Covered from Day One: Health coverage with free dependent coverage, so you're looked after from the start.
• Compensation You Can See: Transparent salary packages with direct client involvement.
• Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to step into bigger roles.
• An Award-Winning Home: Join a team ranked 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines and recognised among Fortune Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia.
• People Who Have Your Back: Work alongside reliable, easy-going people who care about doing great work.
• A Global Stage: Work directly with international clients and see how teams scale worldwide.

About Us

At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond—building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.

Our Impact

Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.