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13764 Administrative Assistant Part-Time | 4 hours a day, 20 hours a week (with a potential to go Full-Time) Schedule: 9am to 1pm Brisbane | 7am to 11am Philippines Time The client is an expert in supplying labour solutions for companies who work with skilled staff in different industries. The Administrative Assistant will provide...
13868 | Accounts Receivable Specialist Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Philippines Work Arrangement: Full Time Why choose Remote Staff? 100% Work from Home. No office-based setups. Manage your time efficiently and enjoy work-life balance. 15+ years in the remote work industry. We’ve helped more than 8K Filipinos establish virtual car...
Schedule: 7 AM - 4 PM CST Employment Type: Full-time Responsibilities: Validate 3-way match of inventory accounts payable with BOL, packing list, and payable invoices Administers Accounts Receivable functions, including applying customer payments, and analyzing, tracking and following up of aged items as part of collections processin...
JO 13731 | Tax Accountant Status: Part-time (20 hours/week) | Initially part-time with potential for full-time transition Schedule: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM Philippine Standard Time | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM AEST (Mon-Fri) Why choose Remote Staff? 100% Work from Home. No office-based setups. Manage your ...
JO 13353 | Accountant Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Schedule: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sydney Time | 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Manila Time Why choose Remote Staff? 100% Work from Home. No office-based setups. Manage your time efficiently and enjoy work-life balance. 15+ years in the remote wo...
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If you’re one of the many professionals with an accounting or bookkeeping background in the Philippines, you might want to explore the possibility of working remotely.
Learn more about your options with Remote Staff.
While the gig economy has long existed in the Philippines, the pandemic made it mainstream.
More and more professionals are now aware of other options besides the traditional office job.
The Philippines is also a growing hub for remote work, and many other roles are emerging apart from the usual customer service ones.
Indeed, the remote work industry in the Philippines is set to thrive as many companies leverage the Filipino workforce’s talents.
It’s business as usual for many companies despite the remote work movement.
Good bookkeeping practices remain a must since they track the company’s financial performance accurately for better decision-making.
As companies move towards digitalization, many entrepreneurs realize that a lot of business processes—including bookkeeping and accounting—can be done from anywhere.
This situation then presents a unique opportunity for both parties: keeping the operation costs low for business owners while offering a higher income for offshore bookkeepers and accountants.
There is currently a shortage of accounting talent, especially in the US.
Yet, for many job seekers in the Philippines, this can be a chance to work for international clients.
After all, remote work bridges the physical gap between professionals and businesses abroad.
The accounting industry is beset with fast technological developments.
For instance, artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves across different job markets, and the accounting industry is no different.
Certain accounting and bookkeeping processes will now be automated to shift the focus to higher-impact tasks.
Data analytics and financial forecasting tools are also growing more popular, although human bookkeepers and accountants are still necessary to make sense of their output.
Statistical insights into the rise of bookkeeping jobs globally and in the Philippines
There are thousands of accounting graduates in the Philippines every year (around 2,000 CPAs annually), more than enough for Philippine-based companies to employ.
Thus, they might be more open to working remotely and with foreign companies.
The caveat is that they have to learn new accounting and bookkeeping rules, especially for US and Australian clients governed by a different set of regulations.
The impact of digital transformation on the bookkeeping profession
Gone are the days when people had to input accounting information into books and ledgers manually.
The process has since been made digital.
Most bookkeepers and accountants these days have to learn how to use accounting software, such as Xero and QuickBooks.
Further, businesses have to take into account the emergence of various payment channels and subscription models, which can make tracking transactions more complicated.
The work-from-home movement is here to stay.
After the pandemic, many professionals choose to work remotely for several reasons.
Detailed benefits such as work flexibility, reduced commuting, and broader job opportunities
Remote work offers a lot of benefits.
One, there is the lack of daily commute, which saves time and money for many.
Not having to commute to and from work also reduces stress levels, which results in better work performance.
There is also no need to spend money on lunches out.
Remote workers can plan and prepare their own meals, which results in healthier and more affordable choices.
Working from home also allows employees to have more flexibility over their work schedule.
This way, they get to accomplish simple household tasks, dedicate more time to their hobbies after work, or spend time with their families.
Lastly, remote work broadens job opportunities for many.
Bookkeepers and accountants are not limited to the roles available within their vicinity. They can work for international companies and earn higher than the average monthly income so long as they have the right skill set.
If you’re thinking about further exploring the remote work industry, you
have several options to choose from.
One, you can go the DIY route where you look for clients yourself. This can
and will take time if you’re putting yourself out there with little to no help
or connections.
It could take you weeks or months before you can finally land a
premium-paying client. Even then, your remote job isn’t secured because
you can be let go at any time.
So what can you do instead?
You can optimize your efforts and resources by applying to staffing
firms—like Remote Staff.
Remote Staff aims to match Australia- and US-based businesses and Filipino remote workers so that they can succeed together.
A brief history of Remote Staff and its role in the Filipino remote work landscape
Remote Staff began in 2007 when its Australian owner, Chris Jankulovski, noticed a gap in the Australian job market.
At the time, many Australian business owners were looking for reliable talent, who could deliver the results they wanted.
Chris, with the help of his Filipina wife, Rica, built Remote Staff—a company that provides Filipinos with remote work opportunities.
After all, it became evident to Chris that Filipinos are highly skilled professionals in a country with relatively lower costs of living.
Furthermore, there’s only a small time difference between the Philippines and Australia, which allows for easier alignment and communication between remote teams.
Overview of Remote Staff’s core values and mission
Ultimately, Remote Staff strives to become the number one choice for both Western companies with remote staffing needs and Filipino remote talent seeking stable employment.
When it comes to core values, Remote Staff also appreciates integrity, which is why the company employs a time-keeping tool for full transparency on both sides—and to ensure proper and timely compensation.
Further, Remote Staff screens its clients to ensure that they’re all legitimate. We promise you won’t get scammed under our care.
The company also strives for excellence, measured by the key performance indicators (KPIs) set by your client.
Remote Staff has always been at the forefront of innovation, especially when remote work was still in its infancy in the Philippines back in 2007.
Of course, the company is constantly looking for unique ways to deliver its services to Filipino remote workers and its clients.
Working together is better for Remote Staff. The company doesn’t leave anyone behind and provides continuous support to its remote contractors and clients.
Lastly, Remote Staff believes in striving for balance.
The company intervenes when needed to make sure you’ll get a healthy work-life balance.
So, why should you become a part of Remote Staff?
What benefits will you enjoy once you successfully pass the application process?
Now that you’ve learned more about Remote Staff, how do you start your application?
Remote Staff’s application process is a fairly straightforward one.
Let us guide you through the steps.
Detailed application process for securing a bookkeeping position
If you’ve come across our job ads from our social media channels (like Facebook or TikTok) or organic search results, you just need to click on a link that leads you to Remote Staff’s job listings.
From there, you can search for an accounting or bookkeeping position that fits your current qualifications.
Take your time to review any other requirements to work online, of course. Doing so will help you prepare better for the role.
After, you can head to Remote Staff’s sign-up page and fill out the form with all the necessary information.
Make sure your contact details are accurate. You don’t want recruiters to message the wrong email address.
That’s it!
After that, our team of recruiters will carefully review your application. If yours meets the criteria, a recruiter will contact you about the next steps.
We also have our FAQs below for your perusal. If you have any more questions, you can easily reach out to Remote Staff’s team of recruiters via recruiters@remotestaff.com.
Tips for creating a standout resume and preparing for interviews
Have trouble building a resume that stands out?
We have some tips and tricks to help you score that job interview.
Before submitting your resume, always tailor it according to the position you’re applying for.
Modifying your resume accordingly might take a little more time, but this increases your chances of getting hired or at least getting noticed.
Don’t forget to highlight any relevant skills or experience, such as those pertaining to accounting or bookkeeping.
Format your resume accordingly, so you might want to include a header (which contains your name and your contact information underneath).
You can also add either a summary or an objective, but write no more than three sentences for this.
The summary should only contain relevant skills or experience. As for your objective, talk about your career goals and what you bring to the table.
Ideally, your resume should be no more than two pages long.
Hiring managers go through hundreds of applicants every day and won’t have the time to thoroughly read every single one.
Thus, it’s best to be straightforward and concise to keep their interest.
Got burning questions? Here are some of the most common ones.
You don’t necessarily need to have an accounting background to become a bookkeeper. However, having one does give you an edge.
To become a full-fledged bookkeeper, you must have specific certifications.
For instance, some clients have a preference for the accounting software they use so you must be familiar with either Xero or QuickBooks.
If you don’t have an accounting degree, then you can enroll in online courses to get the credentials you need for the job you want.
Just make sure you pick one that issues a certification most employers will recognize.
Most of the time, the interview questions you’ll encounter will be the same as any.
Still, there might be accounting- or bookkeeping-specific questions like, “How did you become interested in bookkeeping as a career?” Or, “How do you stay updated about the latest regulations that can affect your work?”
It helps to practice your answers before the actual interview.
Lastly, don’t forget to dress up for the part, even if you’re only meeting the hiring manager virtually.
It’ll help you put in the right headspace and make you look presentable and professional.
You can check the “Required Skills and Qualifications” portion of this page for common qualities and qualifications across the board.
Working remotely as a bookkeeper means you have to arrange for your own government benefits, such as SSS, Pag-IBIG, and PhilHealth yourself. (Don’t forget to file your taxes too!)
Usually, an HR department that takes care of these when you work in a traditional office.
However, at Remote Staff, you don’t have to worry about such things because we’ll do it for you.
Overall, becoming an accountant or a bookkeeper can be a stable career.
Plus, with the current shortage of accountants abroad, more and more international clients
are looking to the Philippines to fill in the gaps in their businesses.
Overall, becoming an accountant or a bookkeeper can be a stable career.
Plus, with the current shortage of accountants abroad, more and more international clients
are looking to the Philippines to fill in the gaps in their businesses.