Keep every account accurate, compliant, and ready for what’s next. We’re looking for a dependable AU Intermediate Bookkeeper who can turn day-to-day transactions into clean, reliable financial records. If you enjoy balancing detail, deadlines, and proactive client support, this role is built for you.
Work Setup:Work From Home
Role Overview
As our AU Intermediate Bookkeeper, you’ll maintain accurate accounting records for Australian small business clients across transaction processing, reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and compliance support. You’ll keep source documents organised, help prepare BAS and IAS requirements, and proactively flag risks so client accounts remain accurate, timely, and well controlled.
Key Responsibilities
Record Every Transaction: Enter and categorise income, expenses, and other transactions accurately in Xero.
Keep Documents Organised: Collect, review, upload, and attach invoices, receipts, statements, and supporting records to the correct transactions.
Manage Payables and Receivables: Process accounts payable and accounts receivable accurately and within agreed timelines.
Process Payroll: Prepare Australian payroll, complete STP lodgements, and support Superannuation Guarantee payment processing in line with relevant requirements.
Reconcile Accounts: Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts weekly, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
Support Compliance: Assist with BAS and IAS preparation and maintain accurate records for review and lodgement.
Help Close the Books: Support month-end and year-end activities, schedules, checks, and follow-ups as required.
Spot Risks Early: Identify potential issues from bookkeeping checks, raise them proactively, recommend practical actions, and support other priorities assigned by the Team Manager or Service Delivery Manager.
Skills & Experience
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 3 years of Australian bookkeeping experience, supported by a solid general accounting background.
Working knowledge of Australian GST, payroll, STP lodgement, and Superannuation Guarantee requirements.
Hands-on experience with Xero and familiarity with MYOB, QuickBooks, Hubdoc, Karbon, or similar accounting tools.
Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work with minimal supervision.
Effective time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills across multiple client tasks and deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication, supported by practical critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
CPA qualification is highly regarded.
What’s in It for You
Flexibility that Fits: Hybrid options across Makati and Pampanga, on day shifts aligned with our Australian clients.
Workspaces that Work: Modern offices built for focus, collaboration, and real productivity.
Coffee and Good Company: Barista coffee on demand and a café bar to unwind after work.
Meals on Us: Complimentary meals once a week on your on-site day.
Covered from Day One: Health coverage with free dependent coverage, so you're looked after from the start.
Compensation You Can See: Transparent salary packages with direct client involvement.
Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to step into bigger roles.
An Award-Winning Home: Join a team ranked 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines and recognised among Fortune Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia.
People Who Have Your Back: Work alongside reliable, easy-going people who care about doing great work.
A Global Stage: Work directly with international clients and see how teams scale worldwide.
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.
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