Senior Bookkeeper (003 – 00913) 2

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential financial services firm based in Australia. Our talent team is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper located in the Philippines to support their growing portfolio of small to medium-sized business clients. This is a remote, independent contractor position that requires alignment with Australian business hours.

Responsibilities

• Accurately reconcile all transactions daily, weekly, and monthly in Xero for multiple entities
• Process invoices and manage transaction processing including bookkeeping, payroll, BAS/IAS, superannuation, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare payroll for multiple entities on a weekly basis including superannuation calculations
• Prepare monthly or quarterly Business Activity Statements and monthly IAS returns
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all statutory deadlines and timely submission of client returns
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with external records (ATO integrated client account, super and payroll tax)
• Competently prepare fully reconciled Trial Balances and adjustment journals
• Manage client invoicing, statements, and receivables
• Promptly communicate any account issues to management
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards in all client interactions

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• At least 3+ years of experience in Australian bookkeeping or accounting
• Advanced skills with Xero accounting software
• Experience with Dext, Karbon, and XPM
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transaction processing

Preferred qualifications:

• Accounting degree
• Intermediate MS Excel and MS Word certification
• Familiarity with the Australian Taxation Office portal

Work arrangement: This role requires availability during Australian business hours (approximately 9 AM - 5 PM AEST, Monday to Friday). As an independent contractor, you will have flexibility in managing your time while ensuring collaboration with the client team.

How We Work with You

Interested candidates should apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to assess your qualifications and fit for the role. Once we've completed our evaluation, we will submit qualified candidates to our client for their review. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication should flow through our talent team to ensure a smooth and professional process.

Successful candidates will be expected to disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work and reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile as an independent contractor position.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates we represent.