Bookkeeper (AU) - Hybrid in Ortigas

About the role

A growing Australian commercial construction business is looking for a detail-oriented, dependable Bookkeeper to support its finance function. The role is hybrid in Ortigas, Pasig, with a schedule of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (AEST) or 05:00 AM to 2:00 PM (PH time), and is full-time. You will own the end-to-end bookkeeping, keeping financial records accurate and reconciled, and work closely with external accountants.

Key responsibilities

• Cash coding and bank reconciliation: code and reconcile bank transactions in Xero weekly, with full monthly reconciliations.
• Accounts payable: load supplier invoices into the AP ledger, reconcile them against month-end statements, follow up on missing documents, and upload batch payments to online banking for approval.
• Accounts receivable: raise customer invoices from the construction management system, monitor aged receivables and send payment reminders.
• Job costing: code supplier invoices to the correct job and cost codes, allocate labour costs including superannuation, and compare estimated versus actual project costs.
• Month-end: reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and deliver clean monthly books to external accountants.
• Payroll: process weekly payroll and expense reimbursements in Xero, issue payslips, monitor PAYG withholding and superannuation, lodge Single Touch Payroll reports, and complete annual payroll finalisation by 14 July.
• Super: process employee superannuation contributions within 7 business days of each pay run.
• Ad hoc support: respond to finance enquiries and provide bookkeeping support as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of end-to-end bookkeeping experience using Xero for Australian businesses, including month-end close.
• Experience managing Australian payroll in Xero, including weekly pay runs, leave accruals, Single Touch Payroll reporting and superannuation.
• Strong accounts payable experience, including supplier statement reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of Australian GST and PAYG withholding.
• Excellent written English and the ability to work independently and take ownership of the bookkeeping function.

Required skills

• Xero (highly regarded: Xero certification)
• Dext (highly regarded)
• Construction or trades bookkeeping, including job costing and cost-plus-margin invoicing (highly regarded)
• Experience working alongside an external accounting firm (highly regarded)

What we offer

• HMO, dental and life insurance for you and one free dependent from day one, with the option to add more.
• Uncapped placement incentives.
• Ongoing training and upskilling.
• Paid leaves including birthday, vacation, medical and maternity, with up to 6 vacation days convertible to cash on your anniversary.
• Employee engagement activities such as year-end party, family day and team building.