Manager, Bookkeeping

Role:

• Supervise and manage day-to-day bookkeeping operations, including payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and monthly transaction postings.
• Oversee the preparation and review of payroll calculations, Single Touch Payroll (STP) submissions, superannuation payments, payroll tax lodgments, and WorkCover compliance for multiple clients.
• Lead the preparation of annual payroll reconciliations, including PAYG payment summaries, payroll tax annual reconciliations, and WorkCover declarations.
• Review and finalize monthly and quarterly managementreports, ensuring accuracy and relevance for client decision-making.
• Manage the timely preparation and submission of Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) and Business Activity Statements (BAS) in compliance with ATO regulations.
• Provide leadership and coaching to a team of bookkeepers, ensuring professional development, quality control, and adherence to deadlines and client expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding bookkeeping and payroll matters, providing strategic insight and resolving escalated issues.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Support additional back-office and financial tasks as required by clients or management.

 Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Australian taxation, payroll, superannuation, and accounting legislation, with demonstrated application across various client industries.
• Proven experience in managing full-spectrum bookkeeping and payroll operations, including compliance with ATO and regulatory requirements.
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years' experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity within a corporate or professional services environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Xero (Xero certification strongly preferred), with the ability to train and support team members and clients in its use.
• Strong background in preparing and reviewing Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), and other Australian tax compliance deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client portfolios, each with varying operational and reporting needs.
• Capable of leading, mentoring, and developing a team of bookkeepers to ensure high-quality service and compliance with internal standards.
  
  Work Setup
  
  • Location: Makati
  • Shift: Dayshift
  • Work set-up: Hybrid
    
  
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