Bookkeeper, Payroll Associate

Buddle

. Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple business entities .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesJuniorMid-Level💰 ₱70,000 - ₱90,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing bookkeeping activities across multiple entities, with strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Xero. Capable of maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with Australian property-related obligations.

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Australian Bookkeeping ExperienceQuickBooks ProficiencyXero ProficiencyPayroll Preparation ExperienceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

BookkeepingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBank ReconciliationFinancial ReportingPayroll ProcessingRecord KeepingExpense TrackingTransaction CategorizationIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsIndependenceProactivityReliability

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksXero

Industry Keywords

Australian Property-Related ObligationsLand TaxFinancial Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple business entities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and transactions
Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable
Perform regular bank and account reconciliations
Maintain financial records using QuickBooks and Xero
Support the transition of bookkeeping processes from QuickBooks to Xero
Ensure transactions are correctly categorised and recorded
Monitor outstanding transactions and follow up on missing or required information
Assist with month-end and regular financial reporting
Assist with payroll preparation and processing
Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
Resolve payroll-related queries and discrepancies
Maintain records of inter-entity transactions
Track and record business and property-related expenses
Maintain records relating to land tax and other property-related obligations
Monitor recurring business and property-related costs
Identify discrepancies or unusual transactions and follow them through to resolution
Support the transition and handover from the current bookkeeper
Learn, maintain, and improve existing processes
Work closely with the business owner and relevant stakeholders
Provide updates on outstanding items and matters requiring attention
Maintain confidentiality of financial, business, and employee information
Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete tasks accurately and on time
Support other bookkeeping, payroll, and financial administration requirements as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Australian bookkeeping experience is required
Strong QuickBooks and Xero experience is a must-have
Experience managing bookkeeping for multiple entities
Solid understanding of day-to-day bookkeeping processes
Experience with payroll preparation
Experience handling business and/or property-related expenses and financial obligations
Exposure to land tax or similar Australian property-related obligations is highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally
Reliable and dependable
Detail-oriented and thorough
Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Proactive in identifying and resolving issues
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
Willing to learn the business and its processes
Communicates clearly and proactively when something requires attention
Looking for a stable, long-term opportunity rather than a short-term role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Long-term opportunity
Support and training during the handover period