AU Private Practice Senior Bookkeeper (Direct Client Hire) Full-time WFH | Jarra

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 100,000 to 120,000 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.
• Training will be provided.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join our internal finance team. This is an in-house position supporting the finance operations of Jarras internal group of companies,  not a public practice role, and not client-facing.

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping of a complex multi-entity structure, including SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles), unit trusts, and internal operating companies. This is a hands-on role that combines transactional work with reporting and compliance support.

You'll report to the Group Accountant and collaborate closely with the Group Financial Consultant on strategy, consolidated reporting, and process improvement.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping across 10+ internal entities (SPVs, trusts, operating companies)
• Manage accounts payable/receivable workflows
• Lead payroll processing using Xero Payroll or external providers, ensuring Fair Work compliance
• Prepare and lodge STP (Single Touch Payroll) reports; manage PAYG and superannuation
• Support Business Activity Statement (BAS) preparation and ATO lodgement
• Assist with month-end reporting and financial close tasks
• Oversee and train offshore admin staff for invoice intake and processing

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years bookkeeping experience within an Australian business or finance team
• Strong proficiency in Xero and Excel
• Experience working with multi-entity structures
• Excellent communication, file management, and attention to detail
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to finance operations

Bonus Points For

• Experience with unit trusts, SPVs, and company accounting
• Background in commercial property, development finance, or funds management
• Familiarity with tools like Fathom, Spotlight, ApprovalMax, Dext Prepare, or Hubdoc

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