Senior Bookkeeper (AO-13577)

Category: Bookkeeping Location: ABOUT ACCESS OFFSHORING: We specialise in providing Australian businesses with experience and qualified professionals based in the Philippines. Not only does our team of recruiters have extensive experience in sourcing and recruiting offshore talent, we also help Australian businesses implement best practice when it comes to building an offshore team. ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our Client isan Australian-based platform dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses with the tools and resources they need to grow. They provide guidance on business planning, funding, marketing, and scaling, helping innovators turn ideas into successful ventures. With a focus on collaboration and community, JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join our finance team in a full-time offshore capacity. This role is ideal for a highly organised and detail-oriented bookkeeping professional with extensive experience supporting Australian businesses. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping functions, maintain accurate financial records, process payroll, prepare BAS, and support the finance team with reconciliations and reporting. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, requiring excellent communication skills, strong initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive bookkeeper who enjoys working independently, solving problems, and contributing to an efficient finance function. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage end-to-end bookkeeping for one or more Australian entities using Xero. Perform daily bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations. Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions. Prepare and lodge (or prepare for review) Business Activity Statements (BAS) and ensure GST compliance. Process payroll, including superann