Xero Bookkeeper (Australian Business)

XERO BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTS ORGANISATION

REMOTE – PHILIPPINES | AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS

I’m looking to bring on a highly detail-oriented, reliable person to help clean up, organise, and categorise our Xero accounts properly.

This role is about order, accuracy, and trust.

If you enjoy tidy systems, clear rules, and getting numbers to make sense, this could be a great fit.
If you dislike repetitive, precision-based work, it won’t be.


ABOUT THE BUSINESS
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I run 2 small businesses, one is a health and wellness coaching business. The other is an AI Agency. There is ongoing work available for just a few hours a week.

Accurate financial data is critical for:
> Decision making
> Cash flow clarity
> Tax and compliance
> Sanity

I’m not looking for shortcuts or guesswork. I want things done properly and in line with Australian tax requirements.


THE ROLE
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Your responsibility is to organise and maintain our Xero files, including:

> Reviewing and categorising transactions correctly
> Cleaning up uncategorised or miscategorised items
> Ensuring consistency across accounts
> Flagging anything unclear instead of guessing
> Keeping records clean, audit-ready, and easy to understand

This is not tax advisory work, but it does require a solid understanding of how Australian businesses operate financially.

AUSTRALIAN KNOWLEDGE (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

> You must have experience working with Australian businesses and understand:
> Australian chart of accounts
> GST basics (including GST vs non-GST transactions)
> Common Australian business expenses and income types
> How Australian transactions are typically categorised in Xero

If you have only worked with US, UK, or other systems, this role will not be a good fit.

ABSOLUTE ESSENTIALS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Please do not apply if you don’t meet all of these:

> Proven experience working directly inside Xero
> Experience with Australian finance and tax systems
> Strong understanding of transaction categorisation
> Excellent attention to detail
> Comfortable working through large volumes of data
> Will not guess when unsure, you ask
> Reliable, consistent, and organised
> Able to follow systems and naming conventions exactly


STANDARDS & EXPECTATIONS
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Accuracy matters more than speed, but both matter.

I expect:

> Clean, logical categorisation
> Clear communication
> No assumptions
> No rushed or sloppy work
> If something looks wrong, you flag it.
> If something is unclear, you ask.


PAYMENT & STRUCTURE
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Ongoing work available for the right person. There is a project to finish right now and then I'd need weekly or monthly categorisation of Xero files - once the first project is complete it will be just a couple of hours a week but it's a very important task for the business.

Payment made via Wise, transferred directly into your Philippine bank account (PHP)


HOW TO APPLY & HIRING PROCESS (READ CAREFULLY)
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I'd like eveyone to apply via email here: ----------

In that email I want to receive:

> Your resume
> Your accounting/financial qualifications
> Your Xero experience history
> Why you want this job.

You MUST put these words (in capitals) in the subject line of your application email: XERO ONE TWO THREE

We will not reply to anyone who does not follow the application instructions precisely. This is intentional.

Shortlisted applicants will complete:

> A short written screening
> One interview to confirm fit

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THIS PLATFORM.
Applications sent via the hiring site will be ignored.


FINAL WORD
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I’m not looking for the cheapest option.
I’m looking for someone trustworthy, careful, and consistent who understands Australian bookkeeping standards and takes pride in clean, accurate accounts.

If you like order, clarity, and doing things properly, watch the video and apply exactly as instructed.

- Matty