Key Facts

Remote From:

Category: Accounting Assistant (Bookkeeper)

Full time

Junior (1-2 years)

English

Hard Skills

Bookkeeping Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Canadian Payroll Microsoft 365 Debits And Credits Journals Data Quality Annuities

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel
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Quick Learning
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Communication
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Organizational Skills
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Time Management
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Detail Oriented
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Accountability

Roles & Responsibilities

1–2 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting
Familiarity with Australian payroll and compliance obligations
Working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft 365
Strong organisational and time management skills

Requirements:

Process accounts payable and receivable invoices accurately and on time
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts in Xero
Prepare and assist with monthly PL reports and compliance tasks
Respond to urgent client requests and complete ad hoc tasks as directed

Job description

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to join our team. You will work closely with senior staff to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across multiple clients. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with solid bookkeeping foundations who is ready to build confidence and technical expertise in a supportive, process-driven environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day-to-Day Bookkeeping

Process accounts payable invoices via Hubdoc or Dext in accordance with coding instructions.
Process client accounts receivable invoices accurately and on time.
Upload supporting documentation for all transactions, including manual journal entries.
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts regularly in Xero.
Upload and match supporting documents in virtual card systems (e.g. Weel), and reconcile transactions in Xero.
Maintain accurate transaction records and respond to workflow checklists.

Client Communication & Support

Prepare a weekly list of queries for client response with input from the team.
Maintain communication logs, and flag delays or issues promptly with the Principal.
Ensure client queries are acknowledged and escalated where appropriate.

Reporting & Compliance Support

Review monthly P&L reports for consistent coding of transactions.
Assist with preparation of creditors reports and upload of ABA payment files.
Support the preparation and processing of client payrolls (weekly/fortnightly/monthly).
Assist in preparing quarterly superannuation, BAS, IAS, and payroll tax lodgements with guidance.
Help monitor and manage client compliance deadlines and reporting obligations.

Month-End & Year-End Tasks

Assist with month-end reconciliations for clearing accounts (e.g. POS/cash).
Help prepare adjustment journals (e.g. accruals, prepayments, unearned income) and related reconciliations.
Support the reconciliation of balance sheet and key P&L accounts.
Prepare and collate documentation for year-end and audit requirements.
Update fixed asset registers and budgets in Xero or Calxa.

Systems & Reporting

Perform Xero file health checks under supervision.
Create and maintain pivot tables and spreadsheets to support reporting and reconciliations.
Maintain accurate timesheets in Harvest and update workflow tracking in Asana/Karbon.

Other Responsibilities

Respond to urgent client requests within one business day.
Complete ad hoc tasks as directed by senior team members or Principal.
Contribute to a collaborative and professional team environment.
Uphold the firm’s values and maintain the highest ethical and professional standards.

Requirements

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

1–2 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting (practice or in-house).

Familiarity with Australian payroll and compliance obligations.

Working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).

Basic to intermediate Excel (pivot tables, SUMIF, VLOOKUP).

Strong understanding of debits/credits and basic journal entries.

Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain high data accuracy.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desired Skills or Qualifications:

Xero and Xero Payroll certifications.

Exposure to Australian BAS, superannuation, or payroll tax reporting.

Ability to quickly learn new systems and follow workflows/process maps.

Ability to pick up new systems quickly.
Ability to follow instructions/process maps accurately .

Values and attributes

Able to work independently but knows when to seek clarification.

Committed to meeting deadlines and managing priorities.

High attention to detail and pride in accuracy.

Takes accountability for work and learns from mistakes.

Invests in understanding systems, processes, and client needs.

Key Performance Indicators:

All transactions entered accurately and with supporting documentation.

Bank accounts reconciled on schedule.

Weekly client queries prepared and sent.

Minimal outstanding transactions older than two weeks (without client delay).

Payroll processed on time and accurately.

Compliance obligations (BAS, super, payroll tax) supported and met on time.

Able to explain key variances with senior support.

All urgent client queries responded to within 24 hours (1 business day).

All email communications reviewed and actioned as instructed.

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 comm itted to working for you as much as we work for our clients. Access Offshoring is dedicated to supporting business owners and we need your help. Transforming the way businesses operate, we connect great businesses with amazing offshore talent. We recognize 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: