Bookkeeper (Au)

About the Role

The Bookkeeper maintains accurate financial records, processes day-to-day transactions, supports payroll, and ensures compliance with Australian tax and reporting requirements, keeping the business's finances accurate, current, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and schedule payments
• Raise customer invoices and follow up on overdue accounts
• Maintain accurate creditor and debtor records

Reconciliations & Ledger

• Perform bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations
• Process journals and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Maintain the chart of accounts and support month-end/year-end close

Payroll

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including leave and entitlements
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with relevant awards/legislation

BAS & Compliance

• Prepare Business Activity Statement (BAS) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) data, reconcile accordingly
• Maintain Australian Taxation Office (ATO) compliance and support external accountants during audits

Reporting

• Prepare management, cash flow, and budgeting/forecasting reports as needed

General Support

• Maintain financial filing/document systems
• Support insurance, licensing, and internal financial controls

Success Measures

Accuracy and timeliness across reconciliations, payments, payroll, and BAS/reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (essential); Diploma or BAS Agent registration (desirable)
• 3+ years' bookkeeping experience
• Proficient in Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks
• Construction/trade industry experience a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong grasp of GST, BAS, payroll, and superannuation obligations
• Advanced Excel skills
• High attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Able to work independently with strong communication and confidentiality

Authority

Processes routine transactions and payment run (for approval), accesses accounting/payroll systems, and liaises with suppliers, customers, and external accountants within approved guidelines.

Why this opportunity is right for you

• Competitive salary + regular reviews
• Day-one HMO (dependents included)
• Day shift, weekends off
• 15–20 vacation days + sick/compassionate leave
• Hybrid setup: 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH
• Training, mentorship & career growth
• Wellness programs + subsidies
• Allowances & performance bonuses
• Awesome and supportive team in Makati