Bookkeeper Supervisor (AO-13781)

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 trusted national cloud-based provider with over 25 years of experience. We take pride in being dependable, ethical, accurate, and extremely client-focused—helping business owners manage their finances confidently so they can focus on growth.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Bookkeeping Supervisor / Manager to lead and support a team of four full-time bookkeepers and 1 admin person. This is a leadership-focused role that does not involve completing bookkeeping tasks; instead, you will be responsible for guiding the team, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining efficient internal workflows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of 4 bookkeepers and 1 admin person, fostering a positive and high-performing culture.
  

• Manage team workflows, workloads, and priorities to ensure deadlines are always met.
  

• Review and quality check completed bookkeeping work for accuracy, quality, and compliance with internal processes.
  

• Develop, improve, and refine procedures to improve efficiency and consistency across the team.
  

• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to support professional growth.
  

• Communicate professionally with Australian clients when escalations or clarifications are required
  

• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for service improvements and team development.
  

• Ensure adherence to company policies, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  

• Uphold strict confidentiality and ensure adherence to Australian standards.
  

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
  

Requirements

SKILLS:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience working with Australian companies as a Senior bookkeeper
  

• Minimum 3 years’ experience supervising or managing a team within an Australian bookkeeping firm.
  

• Highly organised, confident in delegating, and skilled at prioritising competing tasks.
  

• Perfect written and verbal English communication skills — professional, clear, and confident.
  

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues early and implement effective solutions.
  

• Comfortable implementing structure, ensuring accountability, and supporting continuous improvement.
  

• Strong leadership, delegation, and organisational abilities.
  

• Excellent attention to detail and a process-driven mindset.
  

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and data review) and Microsoft Word (professional document preparation).
  

• Solid understanding of Australian bookkeeping workflows and platforms such as Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks, Hubdoc and Dext etc (though you will not perform bookkeeping tasks).
  

• A proactive and positive approach to managing people and improving systems.
  

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive Australian team culture.
  

• Long-term, stable full-time employment.
  

• Remote work from anywhere in the Philippines.
  

• Opportunities for leadership development and growth.
  

• Competitive salary based on experience and capability.
  

Benefits