Bookkeeper (Australian Accounting Experience Required)

About the Role

We are seeking a Bookkeeper with Australian accounting experience to support the financial operations of our client's business and related entities. This role will be responsible for core bookkeeping and compliance activities while also supporting management reporting, inventory-related financial analysis, and business performance insights.

The successful candidate will work across the primary business operations, directors’ personal bookkeeping requirements, and an active Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF).

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Office Location: Filinvest Corporate, Alabang, Muntinlupa

Location Requirement: Applicants must reside in Muntinlupa City or Las Pinas City

Employment Type

• Project Employment (Initial 6-month contract)
• Potential conversion to permanent employment based on performance and business requirements

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of Australian bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting Australian businesses
• Hands-on experience with Xero, BAS processes and Australian payroll (STP)

Primary Responsibilities

Business Operations

• Manage payroll processing and related bookkeeping activities
• Prepare BAS-related information and maintain compliance records
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
• Prepare monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) reports in Xero
• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping data

Management Reporting and Business Analysis

• Prepare management reports to support business decision-making
• Track and document Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
• Conduct margin analysis and identify trends
• Proactively identify potential cost reduction opportunities

Inventory and Operational Support

• Work within Shopify and relevant financial systems
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager on inventory planning
• Support stock management activities and related financial reporting
• Assist with inventory-related financial decisions

Secondary Responsibilities

Directors’ Personal Bookkeeping

• Maintain bookkeeping records for the directors’ personal accounts
• Support tax-efficient structuring discussions by providing information to the company’s Australian accountants

Family SMSF

• Record and maintain SMSF transactions
• Keep financial records current and organised for review by Australian accountants

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience using Xero
• Experience with Australian payroll processing, including STP requirements
• Experience preparing BAS-related bookkeeping records
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting
• Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude to improve efficiency across reporting and analysis
• Experience working across both Shopify and Xero, including integrations between the two
• Experience working with or supporting Australian businesses
• Ability to prepare management reports and analyse financial performance
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Desirable Experience (advantage but not required)

• Experience working with e-commerce or product-based businesses
• Experience with Shopify
• Experience with COGS tracking and inventory-related financial reporting
• Experience designing or building financial approval workflows (purchase approvals, expense sign-off etc.). You’ll have support from a team member experienced in Asana
• Familiarity with stock management and inventory planning processes

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and able to identify opportunities for improvement
• Able to work independently and take ownership of financial processes
• Comfortable collaborating with business owners, operations teams, and external accountants
• Can take initiative and build a clean and simple process

About Art Vision

Art Vision is a Philippines-based Business Support Services Provider supporting Australian businesses across administration, bookkeeping, customer service, marketing, creative, and digital operations.

We partner with businesses across various industries, helping them build reliable support teams while creating meaningful career opportunities for Filipino professionals.

Our office is located in Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa, where we foster a collaborative, supportive, and professional work environment built on trust, accountability, and continuous learning.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Alignment with Australian business hours for client-facing roles.
• Exposure to Australian businesses and international work practices.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and trust-based work environment where you’re empowered to take ownership of your work.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to build your career while supporting growing Australian businesses.