Bookkeeper

Philippines-based · Fully remote · Part-time, 24-30 hours per week · Immediate start

About JTPM Group

JTPM Group is an Australian group of businesses spanning events, production and professional services. We operate six entities and are looking for an experienced bookkeeper based in the Philippines to manage the day-to-day finances of five small-business entities.

The role

You’ll take ownership of bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, batch payments and debtor follow-up. You’ll work with our Australian team and external accountants to keep financial records accurate, support reporting and compliance, and help project teams track and close out event budgets.

This is a client-facing role. You’ll regularly call Australian clients in English to follow up on overdue invoices, resolve billing queries and confirm expected payment dates.

Key responsibilities

Bookkeeping and financial reporting

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across five entities in Xero.
• Raise invoices, verify billing details and include purchase order numbers where required.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable, prepare batch payments and allocate receipts.
• Call clients to follow up on overdue invoices, document outcomes and follow through on agreed next steps.
• Reconcile bank, loan and credit card accounts, and check that POS and other integrations feed accurate data into Xero.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports, and monitor outstanding debtors and creditors.
• Manage Medicare and NDIS claims and follow up on outstanding or rejected claims.

Australian payroll and compliance

• Process fortnightly and monthly payroll across multiple entities, including Single Touch Payroll reporting and year-end finalisation.
• Maintain employee records, timesheets, leave and time-in-lieu balances, and process payroll for starters and leavers.
• Apply relevant Australian award provisions in payroll and escalate complex queries as needed.
• Manage PAYG withholding and superannuation processes, and coordinate applicable TPAR, WorkCover and payroll tax reporting and lodgements.
• Check GST coding and prepare BAS and IAS information for lodgement by our external accountants.
• Prepare year-end records and reconciliations, and coordinate adjustments with our external accountants.

Project budgets and process improvement

• Set up project and event budgets, track actuals against budget, and review final costs before closing each project.
• Flag cash flow pressures and budget variances early.
• Improve bookkeeping and reporting processes and help team members use accounting systems correctly.

About you

• A relevant Philippine or Australian degree, diploma or certificate in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field, **or equivalent practical bookkeeping experience.

-Hands-on experience supporting Australian businesses, with practical knowledge of Australian payroll, STP, GST and BAS/IAS preparation.

• Advanced Xero proficiency and experience managing bookkeeping across multiple entities.
• Clear, professional spoken English** and confidence making outbound calls to Australian clients about overdue accounts and billing queries.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, manage deadlines and follow issues through to resolution.
• Halaxy experience is highly regarded.

Working arrangements

This is a long-term, fully remote role for someone based in the Philippines, working 24-30 hours per week. Hours are flexible, with regular availability during Melbourne business hours for client calls and team coordination. An immediate start is available.

For applications, please submit a video introducing yourself and your experience in accounting/ book keeping. A demonstration of use of platform/ system would be highly regarded.