Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant - AU Remote Work

About this role

Position : Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant
Salary : Php 75,000 - 100,000 ($1,800 - $2,400 AUD a month)
Working Hours & Conditions :  Australian Hours
Holidays :  Public holidays in AU

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Bookkeeper & Assistant Accountant to join our growing team.
This role is primarily focused on end-to-end bookkeeping, while also providing support across financial reporting, Australian tax compliance, and management reporting as capability develops. The successful candidate will work closely with senior accountants and will have opportunities to broaden their technical accounting skills over time.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting Australian accounting firms and be confident working within Xero and Australian compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Financial Administration (Primary Focus)
Perform end-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of Australian clients
Maintain accurate financial records within Xero
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain general ledger accuracy and month-end journals
Ensure client bookkeeping records remain accurate and up to date

Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly management reports for clients
Extract financial data from Xero for reporting purposes
Assist with financial statement preparation
Review financial information for completeness and accuracy
Support month-end and year-end reporting processes
Australian Tax & Compliance
Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS
Assist with preparation of income tax workpapers
Compile tax return documentation for review
Support preparation of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) calculations where required, particularly for property-related clients
Ensure compliance with Australian accounting and taxation requirements
Publish completed work to Xero Practice Manager for review
Client Support & Practice Administration
Support senior accountants with client work and compliance deadlines
Liaise with clients to obtain outstanding information and documentation
Maintain organised client records and working papers
Assist with accounts reviews and quality assurance processes
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the practice
Tools & Systems
Xero (essential)
Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace
Australian accounting and tax software
Please note: This role will not require direct access to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) portal.

Requirements
Key Requirements
Previous bookkeeping experience within an Australian accounting practice
Strong working knowledge of Xero
Understanding of Australian bookkeeping and tax compliance requirements
Experience preparing BAS and IAS
Experience preparing management reports and financial statements
Strong reconciliation and accounts review skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Exposure to Australian income tax return preparation
Experience reviewing bookkeeping work before accountant review
Relevant accounting qualification
Additional Information
Bookkeeping is the primary focus of this role, with opportunities to expand into broader accounting responsibilities based on their experience/knowledge
Ongoing training and mentoring will be provided to develop technical accounting skills.
The successful candidate will work closely with experienced accountants and progressively take on more complex client work as capability grows.
Ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term career within an Australian accounting practice.