Senior Bookkeeper | Work From Home | Day Shift | Day 1 HMO

Emapta; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 3,375,000 - 4,875,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO coverage

Permanent WFH arrangement

Gym access and fitness support

Mentorship and career growth

Salary advance program

Upskilling through Emapta Academy

Annual leave 20 days

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

Emapta Philippines is hiring a Senior Bookkeeper to manage an Australian client portfolio from a permanent work-from-home setup. You will resolve advanced accounting matters, strengthen financial processes, and mentor junior bookkeepers, expanding influence beyond day-to-day tasks.

With 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience and strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping, GST, BAS, PAYG, payroll, and superannuation, you will drive accurate reporting and compliant processes across clients.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in an Australian accounting or bookkeeping practice.
• Knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, PAYG withholding, payroll processing, and superannuation requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Xero and bookkeeping applications.
• Familiarity with Dext, Deputy, Square, Lightspeed or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across industries using Xero.
• Oversee the accuracy of client bookkeeping records.
• Prepare and review bank, credit card, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Prepare and review payroll including superannuation obligations.
• Lodge BAS and IAS.
• Review GST, PAYG withholding, payroll, and superannuation reconciliations.
• Resolve complex bookkeeping issues and ensure timely delivery.
• Review general ledger accounts for unusual transactions and required adjustments.
• Prepare weekly reports and month-end management reports in Xero.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Australian accounting

GST / BAS / PAYG / payroll

Payroll processing

Superannuation requirements

Xero proficiency

Dext

Deputy

Square

Lightspeed

GL accounting

Problem solving

Client management

Mentoring

Excel

Communication

Time management

Tools

Xero

Excel

Dext

Deputy

Square

Lightspeed

Job description

Senior Bookkeeping Expertise That Strengthens Australian Business Confidence

Bring senior-level bookkeeping expertise closer to the decisions that matter. As a Senior Bookkeeper, you'll manage an Australian client portfolio, resolve advanced accounting matters, strengthen financial processes, and mentor developing bookkeepers-expanding your influence beyond day-to-day transactions. With Emapta, top 1% talent gains international accounting exposure, professional autonomy, continuous development, and a long-term career from home.

Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: Permanent Work From Home
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience, including substantial experience in an Australian accounting or bookkeeping practice
• Strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping, GST, BAS, PAYG withholding, payroll processing, and superannuation requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Xero and associated bookkeeping applications
• Familiarity with Dext, Deputy, Square, Lightspeed, or similar platforms is an advantage
• Sound understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex bookkeeping issues
• Experience managing client relationships, multiple files, and competing deadlines
• Ability to review other bookkeepers' work and mentor junior team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills when working with business owners, managers, and accountants
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients across multiple industries using Xero.
• Oversee the quality and accuracy of client bookkeeping records.
• Prepare and review bank, credit card, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Prepare and review payroll, including superannuation and related obligations.
• Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS).
• Review GST, PAYG withholding, payroll, and superannuation reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve complex bookkeeping and reconciliation issues.
• Review general ledger accounts and identify unusual transactions, errors, and required adjustments.
• Prepare or review weekly reports as requested.
• Prepare financial reports in Xero, particularly management reports, and post month-end journals.
• Prepare bookkeeping files, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accountants and year-end financial reporting.
• Work with junior and intermediate bookkeepers to resolve client bookkeeping matters.
• Serve as a key contact for bookkeeping clients, proactively following up on outstanding information and deadlines.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping systems, processes, and accounting software.
• Review bookkeeping work completed by junior and intermediate team members.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to bookkeeping staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal bookkeeping processes and client workflows.
• Support the onboarding of new bookkeeping clients by reviewing existing systems and establishing appropriate processes and controls.
• Deliver client work accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and quality-control standards across client files.

About the Client

Our client has grown into a comprehensive Australian accounting and advisory practice, bringing together expertise that helps business owners throughout their journey. Its integrated services span bookkeeping, payroll, tax, management reporting, and strategic advice, giving clients clearer numbers and stronger foundations for decisions. By expanding its capabilities while maintaining close client relationships, the firm has positioned itself to support more complex needs without losing its personal approach. Here, your bookkeeping expertise contributes to the confidence and progress of growing businesses.

Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines: home to professionals who choose growth, balance, and impact. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta offers more than opportunities -- it provides a career environment where people thrive. Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well-being.