Senior Bookkeeper | Australian Accounting Firm | WFH - Manila
Join a high-performing remote team that helps ambitious Australian businesses grow smarter, stronger, and more valuable. At Growth Team, we bring clarity, control, and confidence to everything we do — for our clients and our people.
If you’re a technically sharp bookkeeper, thrive in a collaborative culture, and love helping others do their best work, this could be your next great role.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us- Permanent full-time WFH (equipment provided)
- 20 days paid leave per year (with 5 days convertible to cash)
- Paid parental leave benefits
- HMO on Day One (with dependent cover)
- Paid Australian public holidays (and premium pay/leave credits for unmatched PH holidays)
- Birthday leave, tenure perks, and team recognition
- Quarterly in-person and virtual team catch-ups
- Annual company team trip
- Annual salary reviews
- Structured mentoring and leadership development
- Work with a stable, growing, and values-driven team
The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Bookkeeper based in the Philippines to own the day-to-day finance operations for a range of Australian SME clients. You’ll lead on Xero-based bookkeeping, manage month-end processes, and mentor junior team members. Your client portfolio will include businesses in eCommerce, hospitality, professional services, digital and creative industries.
You’ll work alongside our tax and advisory teams, have direct client exposure, and play an important role in improving systems, processes, and service delivery.
If you love using Xero, enjoy solving reconciliation puzzles, and want a high-autonomy remote role with great clients and growth opportunities — this one’s for you
What You’ll Do Day-to-Day- Manage end-to-end bookkeeping using Xero across multiple clients
- Reconcile bank/credit accounts, ATO accounts (GST, PAYGW, etc.), and clearing accounts
- Process payroll, STP, superannuation, and entitlements
- Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS
- Maintain accurate ledgers and clean financial records
- Generate monthly reports: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
- Prepare supplier payments, match remittances, and manage AP/AR
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Support and resolve client queries
- Review junior team members’ work and provide coaching
- Suggest process improvements and automation opportunities
- Set up and manage cloud integrations (e.g. Shopify, A2X, Cin7, Dext, Deputy, Square, Employment Hero)
- Stay current on AU compliance and best practice changes
- At least 3 years of Australian bookkeeping experience (4+ with min 2 years in a senior role is a bonus)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy (or similar)
- Xero Certified and Xero Payroll Certified. Must have experience with Xero, XPM, Hubdoc or Dext. Bonus if you know Shopify, A2X, Cin7, Dear, Deputy/Tanda
- Confident handling BAS, IAS, super, and STP
- Strong written and spoken English
- Proven experience with eCommerce and hospitality clients (must-have)
- High attention to detail and accountability. You will have Experience managing multiple clients with minimal supervision.
- Strong time management, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Experience mentoring junior staff and managing workflows
- Familiarity with cloud apps like Shopify, A2X, Cin7, or Dear, Deputy/Tanda is highly valued
Who We Are
Growth Team is an Australian accounting and advisory firm with offices in Melbourne and Manila. We work with ambitious, forward-thinking SME clients — helping them grow profitably through better systems, strategy, and financial clarity.- We’re powered by Xero and proud to be Xero Champions
- We partner with bold, creative, and growing businesses across Australia
- We’re building the future of accounting: smarter, sharper, more human
- We invest deeply in our people, culture, and leadership at every level
Next Steps
If this sounds like your kind of role, and you're ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send the following:
- Your CV/resume
- A short written intro (max 150 words).
For bonus consideration, a 2-minute Loom video introducing yourself. In the video, please tell us:
- Why this role excites you
- Your experience with eCommerce, hospitality or Digital/Creative clients
- Why you’d thrive at Growth Team.
If you require special assistance with the application process, email us at: [email protected]
Our Recruitment Process- Submit your application (CV + intro + Loom video)
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Zoom interview
- Finalists will complete reference checks and short technical assessments
- Offers will be made to successful applicants following a second/final interview
Due to high volume, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.