Senior Bookkeeper

Position: Senior Bookkeeper

Salary: Php 70,000 - Php 80,000

Working Hours: AU Hours

Work Type: Independent Contractor

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The company is dedicated to doing farming differently, producing eggs with integrity, transparency, and high standards of animal welfare. As we continue to grow, we are focused on maintaining a resilient, efficient, and highly accurate operational backbone.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Bookkeeper / Senior Accounts Officer owns the day-to-day financial engine of the company. Reporting directly to the CFO / Head of Finance, this is a hands-on, highly autonomous role responsible for keeping the books immaculate, reconciled, and compliant. You will manage end-to-end accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and statutory reporting—serving as a reliable finance partner to internal teams, customers, suppliers, and growers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounts Receivable: Manage end-to-end AR, allocate customer payments, prepare monthly statements, resolve account queries, track arrears, and handle major account payment claims (e.g., Woolworths) and associated reconciliations.

• Accounts Payable & Grower Payments: Process supplier bills via Hubdoc and Xero, prepare monthly egg-grading invoices for growers, execute weekly payment runs, and maintain precise supplier records.

• End-to-End Payroll: Independently process fortnightly/monthly payroll, manage lifecycle changes (onboarding, offboarding, reimbursements), process superannuation, allocate P&L payroll journals, complete STP annual finalisations, and coordinate WorkCover renewals.

• Reconciliations & Month-End: Perform routine bank reconciliations, investigate misallocations or unusual transactions, liaise with internal stakeholders for documentation, and prepare clean accounts for month-end.

• Statutory Compliance: Prepare and lodge quarterly BAS, monthly IAS, and state payroll tax reporting on time while maintaining thorough audit-ready records.

Requirements

• Proven Experience: Extensive background as a Senior Bookkeeper, Senior Accounts Officer, or Accounts All-Rounder, with demonstrated autonomy in managing end-to-end bookkeeping.

• Core Systems Mastery: Strong practical working knowledge of Xero; proficiency with Hubdoc is highly regarded.

• Compliance Expertise: Sound understanding of GST, BAS, IAS, PAYG withholding, state payroll tax, superannuation, and Single Touch Payroll (STP).

• Reconciliation & Detail Focus: Superior analytical and investigative skills to track down discrepancies, maintain high-volume AR/AP accuracy, and resolve complex account queries.

PREFERRED

• Prior experience managing high-volume retail or wholesale customer accounts, payment claims, and grower/supplier dynamics.

• Formal accounting or bookkeeping qualifications (e.g., Certificate IV / Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping) are welcomed, though deep practical capability and ownership are our top priorities.

What You’ll Bring

• Genuinely Autonomous Ownership: You understand the natural rhythm of a finance calendar, proactively manage recurring deadlines, and do not need hand-holding or reminders.

• Proactive Problem-Solving: A naturally curious, methodical mindset—when an account does not balance, you take the initiative to dig in, find the root cause, and resolve it.

• Clear Communication & Stakeholder Management: Confidence and professionalism when liaising directly with colleagues, growers, major vendors, and customers.