Australian Bookkeeping · Remote from the Philippines

Accurate books.
Reliable bookkeeping.
Peace of mind.

Helping Australian businesses stay financially organized through accurate bookkeeping, payroll support, bank reconciliation, and Xero expertise.

  • 19 Years Experience
  • Xero & QuickBooks Certified
  • Remote for Australian Businesses
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Sheryl N. Lelia

Bookkeeper · Xero & QuickBooks Certified

Payroll Reconciliation BAS/IAS
Reconciled & Ready
Years of Accounting Experience 0
Transactions Reconciled Monthly 0+
Xero Certifications 0
Client Confidentiality Always

About

Nineteen years of getting the numbers right.

Sheryl spent nineteen years as an Accountant and Internal Auditor for a manufacturing company, where accuracy wasn't optional — it was the job. She managed the general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliation, payroll, inventory records, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance for a growing operation, and supervised a small accounting team along the way.

Since 2023, she has focused that experience toward remote bookkeeping for Australian businesses — completing a structured Xero certification pathway (Certified Professional, Certified Associate, and Payroll Specialist), Australian bookkeeping training, and the QuickBooks Online Accountant Certification. Her practical training includes invoicing, reconciliation, payroll, and BAS/IAS-aligned reporting work. She's now looking for an Australian business that values accurate records, careful reconciliation, and dependable bookkeeping support.

  • 01

    Trained on real compliance stakes

    Internal audits and regulatory reporting mean she catches discrepancies before they become problems.

  • 02

    Comfortable owning the full cycle

    From data entry through to financial reporting, not just one slice of the ledger.

  • 03

    Built for Australian time zones

    Structured her schedule and internet setup specifically to work live with AU business hours.

Services

Everything your books need, in one place.

A full bookkeeping service built around Xero, from day-to-day entries to the reports you hand to your accountant.

Bookkeeping

Day-to-day recording of transactions so your ledger stays current and accurate.

Accounts Payable

Bills entered, coded, and scheduled so nothing is paid late — or twice.

Accounts Receivable

Invoices tracked and followed up, so outstanding payments don't slip through.

Bank Reconciliation

Every bank feed matched against your ledger, discrepancies chased down and closed.

Payroll Support

Pay runs processed accurately and on time, aligned with Australian requirements.

Customer Invoicing

Clean, on-brand invoices sent on time, with terms and follow-ups tracked in Xero.

Bills & Expenses

Receipts and expenses captured and categorized correctly the first time.

Financial Reporting

Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and management reports ready when you need them.

BAS & IAS Support

GST coding and reporting kept audit-ready ahead of each lodgement.

Xero Data Migration

Clean, verified transfer of your books into Xero with nothing left behind.

General Ledger Maintenance

Accounts kept correctly classified so your ledger tells an accurate story.

Monthly Financial Records

Books closed and reconciled every month, not scrambled together at tax time.

Why Choose Sheryl

The books balance. That's the whole point.

What Australian businesses need

  • Books that are accurate, every month
  • A bookkeeper who understands Xero deeply
  • Clear communication, on AU time
  • Financial records handled with discretion

What Sheryl delivers

  • 19 years of disciplined, audited accuracy
  • Xero Certified Professional, Associate & Payroll Specialist
  • A schedule built around Australian business hours
  • Confidential handling as standard practice, not a promise

Balanced

  • 19 Years Accounting Experience
  • Xero Certified
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliable Communication
  • Confidential Financial Handling
  • Australian Time Zone Ready
  • Remote Ready

Work Experience

A track record built over two decades.

  1. 2004 – 2023

    Accountant / Internal Auditor

    ACS Manufacturing Corporation

    • Supervised a small accounting team, overseeing bookkeeping across accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow monitoring, and inventory records.
    • Processed and reconciled 50–200 invoices and transactions monthly, maintaining accuracy across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger.
    • Prepared Statements of Account and maintained accurate multi-entity financial records, supporting timely month-end and year-end close.
    • Performed internal audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective action that strengthened internal controls.
  2. 2023 – Present

    Independent Bookkeeping & Professional Development

    Freelance / Self-Directed

    • Completed a structured Xero certification pathway (Certified Professional, Certified Associate, Payroll Specialist) built for the Australian market.
    • Applied Xero skills to live freelance projects: data migration, invoicing, bills and expenses, bank reconciliation, payroll setup, and BAS/IAS-aligned reporting.
    • Actively working with Australian and international businesses while maintaining certifications and technical skills.

Work Samples

See the work, not just the claim.

Preview selected bookkeeping outputs below, then open the complete organized work-sample collection in Google Drive for supporting reports and related files.

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Certifications

Certified where it counts.

Xero Certified Professional Level 2 certificate earned by Sheryl Lelia
Xero · Level 2 · August 2026

Xero Certified Professional

Professional-level Xero credential earned August 5, 2026 · Score 84 · Valid until August 5, 2027

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Xero Certified Associate Level 1 certificate earned by Sheryl Lelia
Xero · Level 1 · August 2026

Xero Certified Associate

Associate-level Xero credential earned August 5, 2026 · Score 87 · Valid until August 5, 2027

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Xero Payroll Specialist credential earned by Sheryl Lelia
Xero Payroll · August 2026

Xero Payroll Specialist

Payroll specialist credential completed August 5, 2026 · Score 95

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Australian Bookkeeping with Xero Accounting Software training certificate
ProVA · June 27-28, 2026

Australian Bookkeeping with Xero

Two-day in-depth Australian bookkeeping course using Xero Accounting Software

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Bookkeeping and QuickBooks Online training certificate
ProVA · August 1-2, 2026

Bookkeeping & QuickBooks Online

Training in bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online, sales, inventory, company setup, reporting, VAT, assets and liabilities, and bank reconciliation

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QuickBooks Online Accountant Certification earned by Sheryl Lelia
QuickBooks Online · August 21, 2026

QuickBooks Online Accountant Certification

Passed the certification exam and earned the QuickBooks Online Accountant Certification on August 21, 2026.

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Data Entry training certificate
ProVA · June 6, 2026

Data Entry Training

Training in computer operation, Microsoft Office basics, English communication, and online research skills

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TESDA Bookkeeping NC III certificate of training
TESDA · July 11, 2026

Bookkeeping NC III

Training for Work Scholarship Program · 468 hours · Journalizing transactions, posting transactions, preparing trial balances and financial reports, and reviewing internal controls

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Technical Skills

Tools she works in every day.

  • Xero
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Excel
  • Google Workspace
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Canva
  • ChatGPT
  • Zoom
  • Slack

Currently accepting new Australian clients

Let's keep your books organized.

Send a message and Sheryl will reply within one Australian business day — WhatsApp is fastest.

sheryllelia80@gmail.com +63 977 829 5591 Philippines — Remote for Australia