Bookkeeper (Intermediate)

Bookkeeper (Intermediate)

Location: Cebu, Clark, Tarlac, or Manila, Philippines

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 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 a detail-oriented, eager-to-learn Intermediate Bookkeeper to perform core bookkeeping, Australian statutory activity statements, payroll processing, and client management functions. You will assist Australian public practice clients with ledger maintenance, ATO/ASIC compliance lodgments, workpaper setups, and general administrative support—with full training provided for more complex accounting tasks.

Your Impact

• Bookkeeping & Bank Reconciliations: Perform daily bank reconciliations in Xero, assist with fixed asset registers, depreciation calculations, HP schedules, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliations (GST, PAYGW, ATO Integrated Client Accounts).

• Statutory Returns & Payroll: Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), basic Income Tax Returns (ITR), and process weekly payroll with Single Touch Payroll (STP) and superannuation lodgments in Xero.

• Client Onboarding & Administrative Support: Set up new clients in Xero and the ATO portal, monitor outstanding client documentation, assist with ASIC and ATO lodgments (fine remissions, BAS extensions, SGC statements), follow up firm debtors, and maintain electronic records in FYI Docs and XPM.

• Continuous Learning & Collaboration: Liaise professionally with client contacts, assist senior staff with workpaper setups, and participate in ongoing training to expand your technical accounting capabilities.

What You Bring

• Education & Certifications: Relevant Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification (Degree in Accounting is highly desirable) alongside an active Xero Certification.

• The Experience: 2+ years of solid experience in bookkeeping, specifically within an Australian business or Australian accounting firm environment.

• Software Competency: Practical experience using cloud accounting ecosystems (Xero, Xero Practice Manager / XPM, FYI Docs) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Core Competencies: Strong foundational understanding of Australian bookkeeping and accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, proactive organizational and time-management skills, and excellent written and verbal English communication.

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 Balance: Enjoy a stable daytime schedule, keeping your evenings and weekends completely free.

• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Enjoy the perfect mix of collaborative office days in Cebu, Clark, Tarlac, or Manila alongside remote work convenience.

• Australian Accounting Growth Pathway: Take advantage of client-provided training in complex accounting areas, deepen your expertise in Australian taxation and compliance, and accelerate your progression toward Senior Bookkeeper and Accountant roles.