Junior Australia AU Bookkeeper

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a locally owned and operated tax and accounting firm based in George Town, Tasmania. Founded by a family with over a decade of business experience, they are dedicated to providing comprehensive tax solutions to individuals, sole traders, partnerships, trusts, and companies. Their services include tax preparation, BAS lodgement, bookkeeping, and strategic business advice, all tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. What sets them apart is their commitment to personalized service and proactive support. Their team is passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of the tax system, maximize refunds, and build financial security.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Australia (AU) Bookkeeper to support our growing Australian client base. This role is designed for an aspiring accounting professional who is eager to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in the Australian tax and accounting industry.

You will work closely with and lean on an experienced internal team (including senior bookkeepers and accountants) to ensure data integrity, maintain accurate ledgers, and provide essential support to ensure client files are audit-ready.

Work hours: Mondays - Fridays ; 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Philippine Time

Work set-up: Remote

Holiday Observance: Both Philippine Public Holidays and all Queensland (Australia) Public Holidays

What you’ll do

Financial Reconciliation & Data Integrity

• Document Management: Assist in managing document flow via Hubdoc, ensuring every reconciled transaction in Xero is backed by source documentation
• Ledger Maintenance: Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) management by processing invoices and receipts with a high degree of accuracy to avoid duplicates.
• Coding Assistance: Review and apply consistent account coding based on historical data to maintain ledger integrity.

Client Support & Communication

• Query Drafting: Help clear uncoded statement lines by drafting queries for review, focusing on providing context such as Vendor, Amount, and Frequency
• Proactive Learning: Identify missing information and collaborate with the internal training team to solve ledger discrepancies.

Compliance Support

• GST & BAS Application: Develop a foundational understanding of Australian GST laws to apply correct tax codes to basic transactions and assist with Business Activity Statement (BAS) requirements.
• Report Preparation: Assist in the preliminary preparation of BAS, IAS, TPAR, and Superannuation reports under the supervision of senior team members.

What You Bring

• Experience: 1 to 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• AU Domain Knowledge: A strict minimum of 1 year of proven experience supporting an Australian client base, with fundamental exposure to BAS requirements
• Education: Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Xero, Hubdoc, and Microsoft Excel
• Preferred: Familiarity with FYI Docs or Xbert
• Certifications: Possession of, or a willingness to obtain, Xero and AU Bookkeeping certifications (internal training resources and certification support will be provided)
• Communication: Excellent written English with a professional, helpful tone, and the confidence to collaborate virtually with an international team
• Mindset: A goal-oriented team player who is eager to absorb training, ask questions, and work effectively in a remote environment.

Don't meet every requirement? At Penbrothers we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but you don't feel 100% aligned with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.

Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance our hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation of all candidates. As a result, candidates who passed our initial evaluations should expect an AI Interviewer as a component of our recruitment process. This is supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will also engage with you throughout your application journey.

What You’ll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.

• Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
• Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.
• Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
• Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.