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TYPE OF WORK
Full Time
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SALARY
AUD Equiv PHP 60,000 to PHP 100,000 paid fortnightly
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HOURS PER WEEK
36
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DATE POSTED
Jan 27, 2025
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER FOR AUSTRALIAN ACCOUNTING PRACTICE
Four-day work week and Extra leave at Easter and 2-week Christmas Shutdown!
#### TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST INCLUDE ALL DETAILS REQUESTED IN SECTION E BELOW ####
We have an awesome opportunity for a bookkeeper, experienced in the Australian environment and QuickBooks Online, to join our small team.
We have well documented established procedures in our online portal.
EXPECTED COMMENCEMENT This role will commence between 7 and 20 January 2025
A THE ROLE
We and accounting firm looking at an experienced Bookkeeper who loves adding value to our valued clients. You need great bookkeeping skills combined with excellent written and spoken English.
You will spend your time adding value by providing bookkeeping services for our clients.
Our Client Service Mantra is “ACE” – Accurate, Cost-effective and Efficient
This role is Monday to Thursday, AEST (GMT +10), 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, a total of 36 hours per week.
THE ROLE IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF:
# Have Formal Accounting or Bookkeeping Training
# have working knowledge of Australian GST
# You love to focus on being productive, and delivering client work in a timely manner
# Have a solid understanding of accounting principles and practice
# You have a can-do attitude
# You love supporting Clients, Bookkeeping and QuickBooks Online
# You love technology and how it can improve your productivity
# You love following established procedures
# You’re organised and a strong time manager
# You are a fast learner
# You have a history of clients complimenting you for your attention to detail
# You’re comfortable working in the Office 365 and Google Drive environment
# Your commitment to client confidentiality is paramount
# Understand Australian GST rules and their peculiarities
# Are able to work under pressure
We have clearly documented procedures. We are looking for people to follow our established systems so all staff are producing a similar, high-quality product that will add value to our clients’ businesses.
B.1 SPECIFICS OF THE ROLE
Responsibilities included in this role include:
# Work as part of a team providing a consistent service to small business clients.
# Bookkeeping – processing transactions for small business clients
# ensuring General Ledger allocations are accurate,
# ensuring GST allocation is correct
# reconciling bank accounts and review of any outstanding transactions
# Preparation of BAS
Essential skills and attributes include:
# Demonstrated Passion for accounting
# Excellent written and spoken English
# Rock solid understanding of Debit & Credits – you will be tested prior to interview
# Ability and willingness to follow our well-documented procedures
# Ability to understand the end goal of assigned tasks
# Ability to effectively communicate with team at all levels
# Client and Team focussed
# Advanced computer skills are essential, and you will be tested prior to interview
There are always opportunities for advancement for star performers.
B.2 EQUIPMENT FOR THE ROLE
# Computer with processor i5 or higher ; minimum of 8MB RAM and at least 2 screens, preferably 3.
- either a Laptop with at least ONE additional screen or computer with 2 screens.
# Reliable Internet connection and back up Internet connection
# Dedicated workspace away from activities of other family members
# Dedicated desk and ergonomic chair
# DEDICATED noise cancelling headset (not shared with other family members)
# Camera for participation in meetings
# Keyboard with separate number pad and mouse
B.3 CHILD CARE
# Adult carer needs to be present at all times to care for children under 8 years old.
C WHO ARE WE?
Cascade Accounting & Tax services small business across Australia. We value people who are self-motivated, great communicators and keen to learn new things.
· Process automation is paramount, and you need to have a can-do attitude towards computers.
· Most of our clients are on QuickBooks Online
· Confidentiality is paramount
D WORK SCHEDULE AND HOLIDAYS
The role is Monday to Thursday, 36 hours per week, working 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. GMT +10
Experienced staff can request to work on a Friday if they want to increase their hours.
Payment is on a permanent basis with Pro-Rata annual leave and Personal leave.
We have a Christmas shutdown, generally of about 2 weeks. We approve leave for all Filipino staff to have Easter Thursday off work.
The amount of pay will be commensurate with experience. This is reviewed regularly.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
We pay in PHP directly to your bank account every second week for the preceding fortnight.
On completion of your 6 months’ probation, you will be entitled to pro-rata of 13th month pay.
We accrued 7% of your time worked as annual leave and 3.5 % of your time worked as sick leave; you are paid for all gazetted Australian (Brisbane) Public Holidays that fall on your workdays.
E HOW TO GET OUR ATTENTION
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION to
Our scanning of applications is fast. If you get our attention, we will send you some short personality tests and some written questions before inviting you to an interview.
To APPLY FOR THIS REWARDING OPPORTUNITY, you need to include:
1) Current Resume
Your resume that includes all work and study in the last 5 years plus a summary of any prior work. We are interested in all of your work history, not just the highlights you think apply.
2) A covering letter that tells me about:
i) When you realised you had a passion for bookkeeping and how that happened;
ii) Tell me about what makes you feel you have done a good days’ work.
iii) An example of how your attitude toward technology has added value to a work/study situation
iv) An example of Your skills to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines;
v) Details about your experience in QuickBooks online;
vi) What do you know about Australian GST and examples of how you have worked with it in the past;
vii) The best thing you have done in each Word & Excel and how you added value to the project this task was part of;
viii) Your favourite subject you have studied and what you liked about it and the strategies you used to achieve success;
ix) An example where you have worked in English and had significant contract with people outside the Philippines;
x) An example of your can-do attitude solving a problem;
xi) What are the benefits to you of a work from home role?
xii) How much are you expecting to earn from this role for a 72-hour fortnight.
3) A Short Video
Please make a short video of 30-60 seconds using your mobile phone and show us your dedicated workspace and how the things in your workspace make you more productive. Tell us how you are going to keep your workspace confidential from other members of your household and maintain our client’s confidentiality.
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