Overview of the Role
Bookkeepers are responsible in providing clients with high-quality work by paying close attention to detail, providing a quick turnaround for completion of tasks and being proactive and responsive to client requirements.
Main duties include:
- Assist Accounting Team in handling communications with clients and vendors such as sending out invoices, bills, statements, tax documents, email reminders, document requests and follow-ups.
- Track, record and maintain clients and vendors profiles.
- Perform document filing, collation and data entry.
- Create invoices, bills and process payments.
- Assist Accounting Team in processing, preparing and maintaining accounts receivable and payable records.
- Perform reconciliation of bank accounts and other financial transactions.
- Assist Accounting Team in preparing clients’ payroll.
- Record journal entries, review spreadsheets and ledgers and other financial reports for accuracy.
- Prepare Business Activity Statements
- Create associated working papers
- Assist Accounting Team to maintain fixed assets.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of practical experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant with Australian-based companies
- Advanced Xero knowledge (minimum 2 years’ experience)
- Strong experience with Australian Payroll - IMPORTANT
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Solid understanding of accounting principles
- Skilled in Excel
- Experience with HubDoc or Dext
- Understanding of accruals and prepayments
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Good knowledge of Australian taxation (GST)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
- Current Xero Advisor Certification required
- Current Xero Payroll Certification required
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
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years practical experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant with Australian-based companies
- Advanced Xero knowledge (minimum 2 years experience)
- Current Xero Advisor Certification
- Current Xero Payroll Certification
- Strong experience with Australian Payroll
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Skilled in Excel
- Experience with HubDoc or Dext
- Solid understanding of accounting principles
- Understanding of accruals and prepayments
- Good knowledge of Australian taxation (GST) and BAS preparation
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- High attention to detail
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
What We Do
We are an Australian company that has operations in the Philippines that provides business growth, consulting, and delivery capabilities to more than 250 of the most innovative and disruptive financial services firms across Australia. Our consulting-led approach leverages services in strategy, process improvement, intelligent automation, data analytics, and operations. We specialise in supporting financial firms, accounting practices, and mortgage brokers.
