Team Leader Bookkeeper: Lead, Streamline & Ensure Compliance

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

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.