Senior Bookkeeper I Hybrid (Manila)

Cloudstaff Philippines Inc.; Makati; Remote; PHP 446,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and life保险

Flexible leave credits

Company PC + fiber internet

Career advancement opportunities

Referral incentives

Employee Share Units

Cloudstaff Dream Points

Job summary

Cloudstaff Philippines Inc. is seeking a diligent bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of Australian clients. You will prepare IAS/BAS, reconcile GST and PAYG, and maintain accurate client files using Xero and MYOB.

The role emphasizes adherence to documented processes, timely delivery, and clear client communication. You will work remotely with onboarding and structured milestones to support your success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or commerce is required.
• Minimum three years in bookkeeping or accounting with Australian clients.
• Solid knowledge of Australian GST, PAYG withholding, BAS/IAS prep.
• Proven experience with Xero and MYOB.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and write clearly to clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping for Australian client files in Xero and MYOB.
• Prepare IAS and BAS monthly and quarterly for review.
• Reconcile GST, PAYG withholding and instalments prior to lodgement.
• Process supplier docs with Dext and maintain source documentation.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable and payroll runs where applicable.
• Communicate with clients professionally using firm templates.
• Keep client files and working papers updated and auditable.
• Adhere to onboarding, checklists and security protocols.

Skills

Xero

MYOB

Excel

English writing

Australian GST knowledge

Client communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Commerce

Tools

Dext

Slack

Practice Protect

MS Office

Job description

Purpose of the role

This role sits within the Bookkeeping team and is responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping of a portfolio of Australian clients, including preparation of Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) and Business Activity Statements (BAS) for review. You will work alongside the team, communicate directly with clients on routine matters, and help keep our clients' files accurate, current and compliant.

The work is intermediate in complexity. You will not be expected to make judgement calls on complex tax or structuring matters — those sit with the team here in Australia. What we do expect is accurate, timely, well-presented work that follows our documented process, needs minimal rework, and a person who flags a problem early rather than pushing it through.

Onboarding and support

We invest heavily in onboarding because we have learned it is the difference between a person who thrives here and one who struggles.

Your first weeks are structured, not sink-or-swim:

A documented onboarding program with set milestones, so you and we both know how you are tracking.

A dedicated buddy from the team as your first point of contact for day-to-day questions.

Systems training on each platform we use, in sequence, before you are expected to use it live.

A staged client portfolio — you start with a small number of files and build up as you gain confidence.

Every piece of work reviewed and returned with feedback in the early months, so you learn our standard rather than guess at it.

Access to Tax Nuggets, an Australian tax and compliance training library, which we encourage you to work through and a low you time for.

We are genuinely available. Questions are welcome, and asking one is always better than making an assumption.

Key responsibilities

• Bookkeeping
• Process and code transactions across a portfolio of client files in Xero and MYOB
• Complete bank, credit card and loan account reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
• Process supplier documents through Dext and maintain clean, complete source documentation
• Process payroll runs, including superannuation and leave, where a located
• Complete each job in line with the firm's documented checklists and procedures
• Maintain accurate client files and working papers so that any team member can pick up the file and understand it
• All other general bookkeeping tasks as required
• IAS and BAS preparation
• Prepare monthly and quarterly IAS and BAS for review
• Reconcile GST, PAYG withholding and PAYG instalments prior to lodgement
• Prepare supporting workpapers and reconciliations for each activity statement
• Work through the firm's BAS checklist in full before submitting work for review
• Identify and resolve coding errors, unreconciled items and anomalies before submitting work for review
• Maintain lodgement checklists and ensure work is submitted for review well ahead of due dates
• Client communication
• Respond to routine client emails clearly, promptly and professionally, using firm templates where they exist
• Request outstanding information from clients and follow up where it has not been received
• Escalate anything technical, sensitive or outside your scope rather than answering it directly
• Team and workflow
• Participate in team communication and check-ins through Slack
• Update job status and workflow in our practice management system so the team always has visibility of where work is up to — everyday, without being asked
• Contribute to the weekly work-in-progress process by flagging what is ready for review
• Work to agreed turnaround times and raise capacity issues early
• Contribute to process improvement — if there is a better way to do something, we want to hear it, and we will document the change
• Security and compliance
• Comply with our data security and access protocols, including use of Practice Protect
• Handle client information confidently and in line with Australian privacy expectations
• Follow firm policies and procedures as documented in our knowledge base

Qualifications and Requirements

Skills and experience

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce
• Minimum three years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting, including experience with Australian clients
• Working knowledge of Australian GST, PAYG withholding, PAYG instalments and BAS/IAS preparation
• Demonstrated experience in Xero and MYOB
• Demonstrated ability to work within documented procedures, checklists and workflow systems
• Strong written English and the confidence to communicate directly with clients by email
• Sound Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable, private home working environment

Desirable

• Experience with Dext or similar document capture tools
• Experience with MYOB AE
• Experience using Slack or a similar team communication platform
• Experience with Australian payroll, including superannuation and STP
• Exposure to Practice Protect or comparable access management systems

What we are looking for

• Accurate and detail-focused — you check your own work before it goes to review
• Process-minded — you follow the documented method consistently, and speak up when it needs improving rather than quietly doing your own thing
• Task-oriented and organised, able to manage a portfolio and competing deadlines without being chased
• A genuine communicator who asks questions rather than guessing
• Comfortable working remotely as part of a team, not in isolation
• Willing to learn, take feedback well, and apply it
• Honest and dependable — we are trusting you with our clients' financial information

What success looks like

First three months — you have completed onboarding, you know your client portfolio, you are completing bookkeeping and reconciliations independently and to checklist, and your IAS and BAS preparation is coming through with few review points.

First six months — you are managing your portfolio end to end within agreed turnaround times, your workflow is always current in the system, you are handling routine client correspondence confidently, and review time is being spent on judgement rather than corrections.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive health and life insurance starting on your 16th day of employment, including coverage for one free dependent
• Flexible leave credits that can be used for vacation, emergencies, and sick leave
• Exciting Mid-Year Parties with giveaways and cash prizes!
• Endless opportunities for career advancement
• We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/laptop and fiber internet connection
• Tech-on-Wheels support
• Join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
• International career growth and networking opportunities
• Unlimited cash incentives for successful referrals
• In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
• Become part of the Employee Share Units program
• Cloudstaff Dream Points – redeemable for useful items like appliances, kitchen gadgets, and more

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