AU Senior Bookkeeper 100% Remote

About us:

Founded in 2019, Jarra began as a property development business focused on commercial property and childcare centres. Today, we are a well-established and progressive fund manager delivering diverse, attractive investment opportunities in commercial property. As a trusted partner to investors worldwide, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to investment structuring.

Visit our website to learn more: https://jarra.com.au/

Why Join our team?

• Salary starting at Php 90,000 per month.
• Working Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm PH time.
• 20 days of annual leave + 10 days personal leave.
• Following the AU public holidays.
• Permanent WFH Position: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home.
• New Equipment Supplied.
• Work-life balance.

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced Senior Group Bookkeeper to take charge of day-to-day bookkeeping across a complex multi-entity structure, including active and legacy SPVs, unit trusts, and internal companies. This hands-on role requires strong multi-entity accounting skills, invoice processing expertise, and a solid understanding of accounts payable systems.

As a Senior Group Bookkeeper, you will report to the Group Accountant and Group Administrator. You'll support the Group Financial Consultant in delivering high-level strategy, consolidated reporting, forecasting, and system improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage bookkeeping and maintain charts of accounts for 10+ entities (SPVs, trusts, internal ops) using Xero, ensuring compliance and accurate weekly reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable: invoice processing, coding, entity allocation, payment tracking, and supplier communication.
• Handle accounts receivable: invoicing, monitoring payments, intercompany reconciliations, and aligning with SPV forecasts and budgets.
• Lead payroll processing for internal staff, ensuring compliance with Fair Work and award requirements via Xero Payroll or external providers.
• Prepare and lodge Single Touch Payroll (STP) reports, track PAYG and superannuation contributions, and assist with year-end payroll finalisation.
• Prepare and reconcile Business Activity Statements (BAS), assist with lodgement, and manage ATO payment obligations and compliance.
• Support month-end reporting, compliance, and financial close activities.
• Train and supervise offshore or admin staff on invoice intake and triage processes.

What Were Looking For:

• 5+ years of bookkeeping, including multi-entity groups with exposure to trust and company bookkeeping/accounting
• High proficiency in Xero and Excel
• Strong understanding of AP workflows, trust structures, and property projects
• Strong written communication and file management skills
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to contribute to the finance system/process improvements

Nice to Have (but not required):

• Experience in commercial property, construction, or development finance
• Familiarity with investor reporting tools (Fathom, Spotlight)
• Experience working with Dext Prepare, Hubdoc, or ApprovalMax

We are excited to welcome passionate and skilled professionals like you as we grow our team!