SENIOR BOOKKEEPER with AUSTRALIAN Experience

SENIOR BOOKKEEPER with AUSTRALIAN Experience

Join a values-driven accounting team — Four-day work week, extra Easter leave, and a two-week Christmas shutdown!

## READ CAREFULLY – APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION E WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ##

We are offering an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper with a solid background in the Australian bookkeeping environment and proficiency in QuickBooks Online. Join our growing team and deliver high-quality results by following clearly documented systems in a supportive and efficient workplace.

A. THE ROLE

We are seeking a detail-driven, client-focused bookkeeper who enjoys making a real difference to small businesses. You will be working in a structured, process-oriented environment, where accuracy, productivity and client service are key.
# Client Service Mantra: ACE — Accurate, Cost-effective, and Efficient
# Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday (8:00 am – 5:30 pm AEST, GMT +10) — 36 hours per week
# Optional: After 3 months, you may choose to work Fridays for extra income

THE ROLE IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU:

* Hold formal training in Accounting or Bookkeeping
* Understand Australian GST legislation and nuances
* Love to deliver high-quality work, on time
* Have a strong grasp of accounting principles and general ledger
* Communicate clearly in excellent written and spoken English
* Embrace productivity tools and cloud-based technology (especially QuickBooks Online)
* Are proactive, solution-focused, and love following procedures
* Are organised, self-directed, and an efficient time manager
* Have a strong sense of professional confidentiality and responsibility
* Can work well under pressure and in a remote team setting
* Are complimented on your attention to detail and reliability

B.1 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll work as part of a small, collaborative team, and will be responsible for:
• Bookkeeping and transaction processing for small business clients
• Accurate general ledger and GST allocations
• Bank reconciliation and review of outstanding transactions
• Preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Preparation of year-end workpapers for our accountants

Required Skills & Attributes:

• A genuine passion for accounting and numbers
• Strong understanding of debits and credits (this will be tested)
• Ability to follow procedures and grasp the "why" behind tasks
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Tech-savviness — advanced computer skills will be tested

B.2 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

To be considered, you must have:

## A reliable computer (i5 processor or higher) with minimum 8GB RAM
## At least 2 screens — ideally a laptop + extra screen or a dual-monitor setup
## A stable internet connection and a reliable backup
## A dedicated home workspace with ergonomic chair and proper desk
## A dedicated noise-cancelling headset (not shared)
## A camera for meetings
## A full keyboard with number pad and mouse

B.3 CHILDCARE ARRANGEMENTS
For applicants with children under 8 years old, a dedicated adult carer must be present during working hours.

C. WHO ARE WE?

We are a tech-forward, Australian-based accounting firm that supports small businesses across the country.

We value:
# Clear communication
# A love of learning
# Commitment to processes
# Confidentiality and integrity
# Strong teamwork, even in a remote environment

We work primarily in QuickBooks Online and have well-documented procedures available in our online portal.

D. WORK SCHEDULE, HOLIDAYS & BENEFITS
## Monday–Thursday: 36 hours per week
## Pro-rata Annual Leave (7%) and Personal Leave (3.5%)
## 2-week Christmas Shutdown
## Extra leave at Easter (Thursday off)
## Paid for all gazetted Brisbane (Australia) Public Holidays
## Paid every second week in PHP directly to your bank account
## 13th Month Pay (pro-rata after 6 months)

Pay is commensurate with experience and reviewed regularly.

E. HOW TO GET OUR ATTENTION
We only shortlist applicants who follow these instructions exactly. Please include all four items below in your application:

1) Subject Line
Your application email must have the exact subject line: “Bookkeeper Superstar - <your name> ”

## This is essential to get past our screening filters.

2) RESUME

Submit a detailed resume listing all work and study over the past 5 years, plus a summary of prior experience.

### Do NOT send Canva-style 1-page designs. We want substance over style.

3) COVER LETTER
In your letter, tell us:
1 When and how you discovered your passion for bookkeeping
2 What a satisfying day at work looks like for you
3 An example of how tech improved your work/study
4 How you manage tasks and deadlines
5 Details of your QuickBooks Online experience
6 Your understanding of Australian GST — and how you’ve applied it
7 The best thing you’ve done in Word and Excel — and how it added value
8 Your favourite subject and how you excelled in it
9 A time you used English professionally with non-Filipino clients/teams
10 An example of your “can-do” attitude solving a problem
11 What excites you about working from home
12 Your expected salary (in PHP) for a 72-hour fortnight

4) SHORT VIDEO

Make a 30–60 second video using your mobile phone showing your dedicated workspace.
Tell us:
a) How your setup makes you productive
b) How you will keep it confidential from others in your household

### Ready to show us your bookkeeping superpowers?

### We’re excited to meet the right person — is it you?