AU Bookkeeper

Keep every transaction accurate and every account organised. We’re looking for a Bookkeeper who can manage day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting for Australian clients. If you have a strong understanding of Australian accounting practices and can keep financial records accurate, compliant, and up to date, this role is built for you.

Work Setup: Hybrid 2x a week onsite (Angeles, Pampanga OR Alphaland Corporate Tower, Makati)

Role Overview

As our Bookkeeper, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert in Australian bookkeeping, supporting either a dedicated client or multiple clients within a shared service environment. You’ll oversee day-to-day financial transactions, manage payroll and reconciliations, prepare financial reports, and support ATO compliance while ensuring accurate and timely service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Customer Receipts: Record customer payments and prepare aged receivables reports as requested by clients.

• Handle Supplier Payments and Expenses: Process supplier invoices, coordinate payment runs, ensure proper authorisation, and record expenses using the appropriate accounts and accounting systems.

• Keep Accounts Reconciled: Perform weekly and month-end bank reconciliations, reconcile loan and credit card accounts, and prepare monthly reconciliation reports.

• Process Payroll Accurately: Maintain employee records, process payroll, prepare payment files, track leave accruals, and manage PAYG, superannuation, and end-of-year payroll requirements.

• Prepare Monthly Reports: Complete month-end journals, prepare draft financial statements, and assist with business wrap-up reports for client review.

• Maintain ATO Compliance: Prepare and lodge monthly or quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), including the necessary reconciliations.

• Support Client Requirements: Handle ad hoc bookkeeping and client management tasks as assigned by the Service Delivery Manager.

• Maintain Quality and Efficiency: Meet client quality standards, manage assigned workload within allotted budget hours, and ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

Skills & Experience

• Graduate of Accounting, Finance, or any business-related course.

• At least 2 years of experience in Australian accounting or bookkeeping, with knowledge of GST, tax, and depreciation.

• Experience handling multiple Australian client accounts.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end bookkeeping processes, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Knowledge of Australian compliance requirements, including BAS, IAS, PAYG, and superannuation.

• Advanced knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and other client applications.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver quality work with minimal supervision.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and assigned workloads independently.

• CPA qualification is an advantage but not required.

What’s in It for You

• Recognised by Great Place To Work: Ranked #8 Best Workplace in the Philippines and #3 Best Workplace in IT-BPM in the Medium category for 2026.

• Work That Fits Real Life: Roles aligned with Australian and US clients, with day and night shift options plus WFH, hybrid and office-based setups depending on the role.

• Room to Grow: Structured onboarding and ongoing Learning & Development programs that help employees build skills, strengthen capability and prepare for broader responsibilities.

• Health Cover From Day 1: Health insurance coverage from Day 1 plus dependent coverage, giving employees and their families added peace of mind from the start.

• Clear Pay, Clear Expectations: Compensation aligned with the role and experience, supported by clear responsibilities and expectations from the outset.

• Work That Connects You to the Client: Work directly with international businesses as part of a dedicated team that operates as an extension of their business.

• Support Beyond Day 1: Our People & Culture and support teams stay involved beyond onboarding, providing day-to-day guidance, employee support, engagement and recognition throughout the employee experience.

About Us
At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond—building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.

Our Impact
Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.