WE'RE HIRING – Australian Construction Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist

Location: Philippines (Remote / Work From Home)
Salary: PHP equivalent of AUD $2,000 per month
Employment: Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Industry: Australian Construction Labour Hire & Recruitment

We are an Australian construction labour hire and recruitment company looking for an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist based in the Philippines to join our growing team.

We are specifically looking for someone who already has strong experience managing Australian payroll, modern awards and construction industry entitlements.

This is not an entry-level position. We need someone who can hit the ground running, confidently manage our payroll and bookkeeping, and ensure our workers are paid correctly in accordance with Australian employment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly payroll for casual construction workers across multiple projects.

Interpret and apply Australian Modern Awards, particularly the Building and Construction General On-site Award.

Calculate ordinary hours, overtime, weekend penalties, casual loading and public holiday rates.

Manage construction allowances, including travel, fares, tools, meal allowances and other applicable entitlements.

Manage superannuation, PAYG withholding and Single Touch Payroll (STP).

Process timesheets, reconcile hours and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Manage client invoicing, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Perform bank reconciliations and general bookkeeping.

Maintain accurate financial and payroll records using Xero.

Ensure payroll compliance with Fair Work requirements and applicable awards.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience processing Australian payroll.

Strong understanding of Australian Modern Awards, penalty rates and allowances.

Previous experience with Australian construction companies, labour hire agencies or similar industries.

Advanced experience using Xero Payroll and Xero Accounting.

Understanding of Fair Work, superannuation, PAYG and STP obligations.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Strong written and spoken English.

Highly Regarded

Experience with the Building and Construction General On-site Award (MA000020).

Experience managing payroll across multiple construction sites and classifications.

Experience with Australian labour hire companies.

Knowledge of enterprise agreements and construction industry payroll compliance.

Experience with payroll audits and award interpretation.

What We Offer

AUD $2,000 per month.

Fully remote position based in the Philippines.

Long-term opportunity with a growing Australian company.

Direct communication with company directors.

Opportunity to take ownership of payroll and bookkeeping operations.

How to Apply

Please send your CV along with a brief explanation of your experience with:

Australian Modern Awards and construction payroll.

Xero Payroll and bookkeeping.

Calculating overtime, penalty rates and allowances for Australian workers.

Important: Applicants without previous Australian payroll experience will not be considered.

We are looking for someone experienced, reliable and confident who can take ownership of this role from day one.