Senior Bookkeeping Assistant

VBP; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

500K per incident HMO coverage +Dental

2-week paid Christmas vacation

Electricity & Data subsidies

25K Educational Assistance

Training and equipment will beProvided

Fixed Schedule Mon-Fri 7 AM to 4 PM

Job Offer stage discussable details

Job summary

VBP in Cebu City is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll operations. You will manage accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance while ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian standards.

You will also handle payroll processing, reporting, and related compliance tasks, mentoring juniors, and driving process improvements in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of bookkeeping and payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end bookkeeping functions and payroll processes.
• Working knowledge of Australian accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and basic compliance requirements.
• Experience in payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end bookkeeping functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Ensure bookkeeping transactions are processed accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records in accordance with company procedures and Australian bookkeeping standards.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Process payroll accurately and on schedule in compliance with Australian payroll regulations and company policies.
• Maintain and reconcile payroll records, employee leave balances, superannuation, and related payroll documentation.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, taxation, and reporting obligations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries in a timely manner.
• Coordinate payroll-related reporting and support audit or compliance requirements where necessary.
• Conduct preliminary reviews and self-quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of bookkeeping and payroll outputs.
• Support compliance with Australian accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll standards and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial and payroll information.
• Prepare routine financial, payroll, and reconciliation reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Assist in compiling supporting schedules and documentation for reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of required reports and financial information.
• Provide accurate financial data to support operational decision-making.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members on bookkeeping and payroll processes.
• Assist in onboarding and training activities for new employees where required.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow coordination and issue resolution.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving bookkeeping and payroll workflows and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancement, standardization, and improved accuracy.
• Support implementation of updated procedures and best practices.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Payroll software

Job description

Overview of the role

The Senior Bookkeeper is responsible for performing and overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll functions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial outputs. This role supports the organization through strong technical bookkeeping capability, payroll process expertise, quality-focused work practices, and effective stakeholder communication.

Main duties include: Bookkeeping Operations

• Perform end-to-end bookkeeping functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.

• Ensure bookkeeping transactions are processed accurately and within required timelines.

• Maintain organized and accurate financial records in accordance with company procedures and Australian bookkeeping standards.

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.

Payroll Management

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule in compliance with Australian payroll regulations and company policies.

• Maintain and reconcile payroll records, employee leave balances, superannuation, and related payroll documentation.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, taxation, and reporting obligations.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries in a timely manner.

• Coordinate payroll-related reporting and support audit or compliance requirements where necessary.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Conduct preliminary reviews and self-quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of bookkeeping and payroll outputs.

• Support compliance with Australian accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll standards and regulations.

• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial and payroll information.

Reporting & Financial Support

• Prepare routine financial, payroll, and reconciliation reports for internal stakeholders and clients.

• Assist in compiling supporting schedules and documentation for reporting requirements.

• Ensure timely submission of required reports and financial information.

• Provide accurate financial data to support operational decision-making.

Team Support & Collaboration

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members on bookkeeping and payroll processes.

• Assist in onboarding and training activities for new employees where required.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow coordination and issue resolution.

• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Process Improvement

• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving bookkeeping and payroll workflows and operational efficiency.

• Identify opportunities for process enhancement, standardization, and improved accuracy.

• Support implementation of updated procedures and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of bookkeeping and payroll experience.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end bookkeeping functions and payroll processes.

• Working knowledge of Australian accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and basic compliance requirements.

• Experience in payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong bookkeeping and payroll administration skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Good understanding of Australian payroll compliance requirements

• Strong organizational and time management abilities

• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills

• Analytical and problem-solving capability

• Ability to manage confidential financial and payroll information

• Team-oriented with a proactive and supportive approach

• Proficiency in bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting software platforms

Benefits

• 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

• Additional details will be discussed during the Job Offer stage.