Part-Time Bookkeeper

Hunt St

. Process payroll accurately and on time in Xero, including timesheets, leave and allowances .

Posted 11/12/2026part-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 A$900 - A$1,100 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing using Xero, including a solid understanding of Australian payroll regulations, superannuation, PAYG, and GST. Proficient in managing job records and financial reporting within project-based industries, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and effective communication.

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Xero Payroll ProcessingAustralian Payroll RegulationsWorkflowMax Job ManagementBookkeeping ExperienceFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingBookkeepingPayroll ReconciliationBank ReconciliationInvoice ManagementJob CostingFinancial ReportingBAS PreparationSuperannuation ManagementPAYG Withholding

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear CommunicationSelf-ManagingReliabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

XeroWorkflowMaxMicrosoft ExcelAccounting Software

Industry Keywords

Australian BusinessesConstruction IndustryEngineeringSurveyingProject-Based Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll accurately and on time in Xero, including timesheets, leave and allowances
Complete payroll reconciliations, matching pay runs, PAYG withholding and superannuation to the ledger
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts regularly
Create and send purchase orders to suppliers and subcontractors
Match supplier invoices to purchase orders, code them correctly and prepare payment runs for approval
Maintain supplier records and follow up on missing invoices or discrepancies
Obtain job details, hours and supporting information from surveyors
Keep job records current in WorkflowMax, linking time, costs and purchase orders to jobs
Liaise between the field team and office
Raise client invoices and track payments
Follow up overdue accounts
Support BAS preparation and month-end processes
Liaise with the external accountant as needed
Prepare reports on cash position, outstanding debtors and job status for the owners
Complete a structured handover from the current bookkeeper and take over from the start of December

Requirements

What you’ll need

Philippines-based candidates
3+ years' bookkeeping experience, ideally with Australian businesses
Confident in Xero, including payroll
WorkflowMax or similar job management software experience highly regarded
Solid understanding of Australian payroll, superannuation, PAYG and GST
Meticulous with numbers and records
Clear, friendly written English
Comfortable following up with busy field staff
Self-managing and reliable, able to keep tasks moving with minimal supervision
Availability for meetings and collaboration during core AEST or PHT business hours
Disclosure of existing ongoing roles or client work
Experience in construction, engineering, surveying or other project-based industries is a bonus
Must reflect the engagement on LinkedIn, clearly marked as “Independent Contractor” if not employed via EOR

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work from home
Flexible schedule as an independent contractor
Opportunity for occasional collaboration during AU business hours
Independent Contractor Agreement or Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement