Balance the Books, Balance Your Life – Senior Bookkeeper (AU)

Bring your expertise in Australian bookkeeping, payroll, and GST to a firm that genuinely invests in your growth with a permanent work-from-home setup, a competitive salary, and a supportive team behind you.

As our Senior Bookkeeper, you'll take ownership of accurate financial record-keeping for a portfolio of clients, managing day-to-day bookkeeping, preparing financial reports, and ensuring everything is compliant and audit-ready. We're looking for someone with strong experience across complex bookkeeping, payroll, and GST, sharp organisational skills, and a genuine eye for detail.

About BBS

We support small and medium businesses with bookkeeping, BAS, payroll, and compliance services. As registered BAS Agents and Xero Partners, we deliver practical, reliable solutions that help our clients grow with confidence.

Learn more about us: bbsco.com.au

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Why You'll Love Working Here

Pay & Perks

• Salary: PHP 90,000–120,000 per month, depending on experience
• Annual salary review
• HMO coverage after probationary period
• Birthday leave, plus 20 days of paid annual leave

Flexibility & Setup

• Permanent work-from-home arrangement
• New equipment supplied
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM AEDT/AEST — no weekends
• A genuine focus on work-life balance

Growth & Culture

• Clear pathways for career growth and advancement
• Ongoing training and professional development to keep your skills sharp
• A supportive, collaborative team culture that values your contribution

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records for clients. Record transactions, reconcile accounts, and manage ledgers
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports in line with accounting standards
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements and other accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Oversee payroll processing, including complex payroll calculations, in line with relevant laws and regulations
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, payments, and collections
• Prepare activity statements, GST reconciliations, PAYG, and BAS
• Stay on top of changes in accounting standards and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, providing clear and responsive support
• Spot potential issues early and take proactive steps to resolve them

Software Knowledge

• Proficiency with Xero

Experience with the following is a bonus, but not essential. We're happy to get you up to speed:

• Microsoft Office (especially SharePoint, Word, and Excel)
• Karbon
• Ignition
• Dext

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of Australian bookkeeping and payroll experience within a public practice environment
• Strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping principles and practices
• Proven experience with complex bookkeeping, GST, and payroll issues
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A high level of accuracy and genuine attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive when working remotely

What Success Looks Like

• High accuracy and on-time delivery, every time
• Strong client satisfaction and trusted relationships
• Active contribution to process improvements
• A genuine desire to work with purpose, guided by values-led practice
• If dedication and work-life balance matter to you as much as they matter to us, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and let's talk about your next move.