(WFH) Senior Bookkeeper | Shaw Accounting

WizeTalent; Manila; Remote; PHP 1,016,000 - 1,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Permanent work from home set-up

New equipment supplied

Work/life balance

Great team to work with

Job summary

Chris Shaw Accounting Services in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage client records, reconcile ledgers, and prepare financial statements. You will supervise payroll, handle tax support, and ensure compliance with Australian bookkeeping standards.

The role is permanent and remote, with a 7:00 am–3:00 pm PH time schedule, Australian bookkeeping experience required, and a supportive team environment offering growth and flexible work life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of Australian bookkeeping experience, within a public practice environment.
• Proficiency in Xero.
• Strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for clients, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Oversee payroll processing, including calculating and recording payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, payments, and collections.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and provide support during tax audits.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and stay updated on changes in accounting standards and practices.
• Train junior Bookkeepers as the team grows and less experienced team members come onboard, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development.

Skills

English communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Xero

Job description

At Chris Shaw Accounting Services, we assist businesses and individuals to better manage their finances. We offer a broad range of services including tax returns, BAS statements, business accounting, personal tax returns, business consultancy and self-managed superannuation. As a small, chartered accounting firm, Australian owned, we place a strong emphasis on customer service.

What we are offering:

• Salary package of 100,000 pesos per month.
• Bonus structure.
• Permanent work from home set-up.
• Working Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PH time.
• New equipment supplied.
• Work/life balance.
• Great team to work with.

Job Overview:

As our Senior Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records for multiple clients. This role involves overseeing daily bookkeeping activities, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive bookkeeping experience, excellent organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for clients, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Oversee payroll processing, including calculating and recording payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, payments, and collections.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and provide support during tax audits.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and stay updated on changes in accounting standards and practices.
• Train junior Bookkeepers as the team grows and less experienced team members come onboard, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of Australian bookkeeping experience, within a public practice environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software Xero.
• Strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.