Senior Bookkeeper | Lead Financial Precision & Compliance

Virtual Business Partners Pty. Ltd.; Cebu City; Remote; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

500K per incident HMO coverage

2-week paid Christmas vacation

Electricity and Data subsidies

25K Educational Assistance

Training and equipment provided

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage all aspects of financial recordkeeping, including accounts payable, receivable, and invoicing. The ideal candidate should have a university-level degree in accounting, with 3–5 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive benefits, including health coverage and paid vacation, along with a fixed Monday–Friday work schedule from 7 AM to 4 PM.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles.
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with client billing or other professional service firm accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions accurately.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Perform account and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

University-level degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview of the Role

Bookkeepersare responsible in providing clients with high-quality work by paying close attention to detail, providing a quick turnaround for completion of tasks and being proactive and responsive to client requirements.

Main duties include:

• Assist Accounting Team in handling communications with clients and vendors such as sending out invoices, bills, statements, tax documents, email reminders, document requests and follow-ups.
• Track, record and maintain clients and vendors profiles.
• Perform document filing, collation and data entry.
• Create invoices, bills and process payments.
• Assist Accounting Team in processing, preparing and maintaining accounts receivable and payable records.
• Perform reconciliation of bank accounts and other financial transactions.
• Assist Accounting Team in preparing clients’ payroll.
• Record journal entries, review spreadsheets and ledgers and other financial reports for accuracy.
• Prepare Business Activity Statements
• Create associated working papers
• Assist Accounting Team to maintain fixed assets.

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant with Australian-based companies
• Advanced Xero knowledge (minimum 2 years’ experience)
• Strong experience with Australian Payroll - IMPORTANT
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Skilled in Excel
• Experience with HubDoc or Dext
• Understanding of accruals and prepayments
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Good knowledge of Australian taxation (GST)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
• Current Xero Advisor Certification required
• Current Xero Payroll Certification required

• 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits
• 2-week paid Christmas vacation
• Electricity & Data subsidies
• 25K Educational Assistance
• Training and equipment will be provided
• Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM