Accounting & FinanceEntry level · 0–2 yearsIn demand for remote work
Processes supplier bills (payables) and customer collections (receivables).
Steps to become an AP/AR Clerk
- FI Certification: Bookkeeping Certification · 8 modules + exam · ₱8,500
- FI Payroll Basics Short course · 24 learning hours · ₱4,000
- FI Payroll Administration Professional Diploma · 720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
- Outside FI For CPA roles: BS Accountancy + PRC CPA exam (FI review available)
FI diplomas and certifications are skills-training credentials, not TESDA NCs, CHED degrees or PRC licences.
Pay guide
- Entry level in the Philippines: about ₱15,000–₱30,000 a month.
- Bookkeeper: ₱25,000–₱50,000 (kareera.co)
- Accountant, 2–5 yrs: ₱18,000–₱30,000 (aniday.com)
- Finance Manager, 5–8 yrs: ₱50,000–₱80,000 (aniday.com)
A guide, not a job offer. Overseas pay is usually higher.
Ways to work
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Remote / work from home
- Freelance / project-based
- Own business
Remote bookkeeping for overseas clients is in demand (QuickBooks, Xero, Excel).
Career ladder in Accounting & Finance
- Starting out (No work experience): Accounting Trainee · Junior Bookkeeper
- Entry level (0–2 years): Accounts Assistant · AP/AR Clerk · Bookkeeper · Payroll Clerk
- Mid level / Supervisor (3–5 years): Accounts Supervisor · Auditor · Financial Analyst · Payroll Supervisor · Senior Accountant
- Senior / Manager (6–10 years): Accounts Manager · Finance Manager · Financial Controller
- Executive (10+ years): Chief Financial Officer (CFO) · Finance Director
Changing careers or starting a business?
Good for people from admin, sales or cashier work who already handle numbers. Business idea: Bookkeeping and payroll services for small businesses. See the business roadmap · Earn a degree from your experience (ETEEAP)
Questions
What does an AP/AR Clerk do?
Processes supplier bills (payables) and customer collections (receivables).
How do I become an AP/AR Clerk?
Follow the steps on this page: the FI courses for this level, plus the outside steps such as college, TESDA or PRC requirements. Build your free roadmap and track every step in My FI.
Can I work as an AP/AR Clerk abroad or from home?
In demand for remote work. Remote work is possible for this role. Work abroad only through DMW-licensed agencies or direct employers.