Bookkeeper (AO-14046)

This is a remote position.

ABOUT ACCESS OFFSHORING: We specialise in providing Australian businesses with experience and qualified professionals based in the Philippines. Not only does our team of recruiters have extensive experience in sourcing and recruiting offshore talent, we also help Australian businesses implement best practice when it comes to building an offshore team.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established Australian accounting firm that partners with small businesses and SME owners across a range of industries, with a strong focus on the building and construction sector. They provide comprehensive bookkeeping, accounting, compliance, and advisory services, helping clients maintain accurate financial records and make informed business decisions. The team values accuracy, efficiency, and proactive client support.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Intermediate Bookkeeper with a minimum of 3 years' experience in an Australian public practice accounting firm to join our client's growing remote team.

This role is ideal for a bookkeeper who has managed multiple client portfolios and is confident handling end-to-end bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, BAS preparation, and month-end reporting. The successful candidate will have strong experience using Xero , excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of Australian SME clients.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare BAS and IAS working papers for accountant review and lodgement.
• Process payroll, superannuation, PAYG withholding, and leave reconciliations.
• Review and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with Australian accounting standards.
• Assist with month-end and year-end bookkeeping processes, including workpaper preparation.
• Prepare management reports and financial reports for clients and accountants.
• Liaise directly with clients to request information, resolve bookkeeping queries, and provide bookkeeping support.
• Work closely with accountants to ensure client files are accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Maintain organised digital records using cloud-based accounting systems and document management platforms.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm.
• Proven experience managing bookkeeping for multiple Australian business clients.
• Strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping principles, GST, BAS, IAS, payroll, and general accounting processes.
• Advanced working knowledge of Xero .
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

Here at Access Offshoring, we believe in more than finding our clients the right candidate. We believe in the human perspective. We believe in our candidates and their dreams. We believe in finding the right role for you. We are committed to working for you as much as we work for our clients.

Access Offshoring is dedicated to saving business owners 2,000,000 hours by 2031 and we need your help. Transforming the way businesses operate, we connect great businesses with amazing offshore talent.

We recognise that we often get more done in our own designed workspace, so Access Offshoring offers a complete work from home model. Yep – that’s right, 100% work from home. But wait there’s more.

Here are just some of our benefits:

• Australian clients and Australian hours (giving you great experience and an early finish!)
  
• Work from Home Allowance
  
• HMO for you AND a dependent
  
• 20 Days Annual Leave and 5 Days Sick Leave
  
• Government Statutory Benefits
  
• 13th Month Pay
  
• Computer Equipment
  
• Opportunities for growth
  
• And of course, a competitive salary