Australian Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant — Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Xero experience — essential.
• Minimum 3 years of Australian bookkeeping and/or accounting experience — essential

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to support Australian clients with end-to-end bookkeeping, payroll, month-end processes and financial reporting.

You'll work closely with business owners and senior accountants, maintaining accurate records, meeting deadlines and proactively resolving accounting issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping for Australian clients, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and supplier payments.
• Complete bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process payroll and leave entitlements
• Prepare BAS and IAS working papers and support lodgements under the relevant accountant's or registered agent's supervision.
• Maintain the general ledger and process journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare management reports, financial reports and cash flow summaries.
• Prepare supporting workpapers for financial statements and tax returns.
• Maintain organised records and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Australian bookkeeping and/or accounting experience. Australian experience is essential.
• Advanced Xero proficiency.
• Proven experience with Australian GST, BAS, IAS, payroll, superannuation and STP.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and deadline management.
• Ability to manage multiple clients independently with minimal supervision.

Highly Desirable

• Based in the Philippines.
• Xero Certified Advisor.
• Australian public practice or outsourced accounting firm experience.
• Experience with XERO
• Familiarity with ASIC compliance, payroll and Tax
• Multi-entity accounting experience.
• Experience supporting construction, property, professional services or SME clients.
• Experience reviewing junior bookkeepers' work.

What Success Looks Like

Accurate records, timely reporting, well-managed payroll and compliance tasks, and proactive communication that gives Australian clients confidence in their accounts.