Bookkeeper (Intermediate)
Location: Clark, Philippines
Work Arrangement: Onsite, Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM PHT
Salary Range: Php 55,000 - Php 71,000
Unlock Your Potential!
At TOA Global, we have a deep commitment to empowering individuals to excel in their enterprises, careers, and communities. Our global footprint stretches across Australia, New Zealand, North America, and the Philippines, supporting our global clients across the accounting, finance, and professional services industries.
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Intermediate Bookkeeper to provide core financial administration and project-based bookkeeping support for an Australian design and construction studio. In this dual-reporting role, you will work closely with the Finance Manager and Design Studio Administration to manage accounts payable/receivable, perform fortnightly payroll, maintain general ledgers in Xero, and track project costings and timesheets. You will serve as a vital financial link ensuring reliable records, accurate job costing, and timely Australian tax compliance.
Your Impact
- Financial Management & Ledger Control: Maintain general ledgers, manage full-cycle AP/AR, issue customer invoices and progress claims, reconcile bank/credit card/trade accounts, and track cash flow and fixed assets.
- Fortnightly Australian Payroll: Process fortnightly payroll, review employee timesheets, manage leave entitlements, and ensure strict compliance with Australian awards, Superannuation, and PAYG requirements.
- Tax Compliance & Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end close procedures and supporting schedule preparations for BAS, IAS, PAYG withholding, Payroll Tax, and year-end reporting.
- Project, Construction & Studio Support: Allocate project costs, process subcontractor payment schedules, update sales and timesheet trackers, handle Xero receipt coding, and assist with project profitability reporting using job management tools.
- Administrative Governance & Vendor Management: Maintain clean Xero contact databases, reconcile supplier statements, handle finance inquiries from clients and vendors, and assist with business registrations and insurance renewals.
What You Bring
- The Experience: Demonstrated bookkeeping and financial administration experience, preferably supporting Australian business entities or project-based sectors (construction, architecture, engineering, landscaping, or design).
- Software Competency: Practical proficiency with Xero and Microsoft 365 (intermediate Excel skills). Exposure to project costing and job management software (e.g., Total Synergy, Buildertrend, or similar platforms) is a strong advantage.
- Tax Knowledge: Solid general understanding of Australian tax concepts-including GST, BAS, IAS, PAYG withholding, and Superannuation.
- Core Competencies: High level of numeric accuracy, exceptional reconciliation skills, strong organizational and multi-tasking habits, and strict discretion with confidential financial data.
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective written and verbal English communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with Australian team leaders, site supervisors, and external vendors.
Why You'll Love It Here
We believe in rewarding high achievers with a work environment that fuels both professional growth and personal well-being.
- Time for You: Enjoy 21 Total Annual Service Incentive Leaves, flexible to use for travel, emergencies, or anything you may need for your Me time.
- Tenure Recognition Program: Celebrate your milestones with us; on your 2nd year, choose between a cash reward or one free HMO dependent.
- Health & Security: Comprehensive HMO and Life Insurance coverage from day one.
- Day Shift Stability: Enjoy a predictable daytime schedule aligned with Australian business hours, keeping your evenings and weekends free.
- Onsite Community Hub: Work out of our modern Clark facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology, collaborative spaces, and a supportive team environment.
- Specialized Industry Exposure: Deepen your expertise in project-based accounting, construction job management software, and full-charge Australian accounting compliance.
