Team Leader Bookkeeper | AU Client | WFH

SourceU; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceU, on behalf of an established Australian bookkeeping and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Team Leader Bookkeeper to lead the team, streamline processes and ensure compliance and accuracy across client accounts.

You'll manage day-to-day work, mentor junior bookkeepers, and tailor workflows as the team grows, balancing hands-on bookkeeping with leadership. This role suits detail-oriented professionals with a strong knowledge of Australian standards and BAS/IAS submissions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Australian bookkeeping.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian accounting standards and ATO compliance.
• Hands-on experience with BAS preparation, IAS reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close and manual journals.
• Experience supporting Australian accounting or bookkeeping firms.
• Proficiency in Xero, Dext and Hubdoc.
• Previous experience in a team leader role, including mentoring or supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bookkeeping team and ensure workflow and task completion.
• Train and mentor junior bookkeepers.
• Develop and roll out team processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee end-to-end bookkeeping to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
• Prepare and review financial statements; handle GST, BAS and IAS submissions.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close; prepare manual journal entries as needed.
• Spot inefficiencies in current processes and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with senior staff to build and implement new systems and processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

ATO compliance

Team leadership

Mentoring

Detail oriented

Independent work

Tools

Xero

Dext

Hubdoc

MYOB

Job description

We’re hiring on behalf of an established Australian bookkeeping and advisory firm that is growing and needs an experienced Team Leader Bookkeeper. You’ll lead the team, streamline processes and keep compliance and accuracy on track.

About the role

You’ll lead the bookkeeping team, manage day-to-day work and make sure everything is accurate, compliant and delivered on time. You’ll take workload off senior staff so they can focus on growing the business.

At the start, the role is a mix of hands-on bookkeeping and team leadership. As the team grows, it can move to a less hands-on position.

What you’ll do

Team leadership

• Lead the bookkeeping team and keep workflow and task completion on track
• Train and mentor junior bookkeepers
• Develop and roll out team processes that improve efficiency and accuracy

Bookkeeping and compliance

• Oversee end-to-end bookkeeping to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations
• Prepare and review financial statements
• Handle GST, BAS and IAS submissions, lodged accurately and on time
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close
• Prepare manual journal entries as needed

Process improvement

• Spot inefficiencies in current processes and recommend improvements
• Work with senior staff to build and implement new systems and processes

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience in Australian bookkeeping
• Strong working knowledge of Australian accounting standards and ATO compliance
• Hands-on experience with BAS preparation, IAS reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close and manual journals
• Experience supporting Australian accounting or bookkeeping firms
• Proficiency in Xero, Dext and Hubdoc
• Previous experience in a similar team leader role, including mentoring or supervising junior staff
• Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy, which is critical in this role
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice to have

• Experience with MYOB
• Experience supporting multiple client accounts
• Show initiative and take ownership of your work
• Are organised and good at prioritising
• Communicate clearly and enjoy being part of a team

What success looks like

Performance is reviewed at 30, 60 and 90 days. Early focus areas include:

• 90% of team tasks completed on time
• 100% on-time GST, BAS and IAS lodgements
• At least two process improvements implemented in your first 90 days