Intermediate Accountant (016 -1424)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

• →Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting for assigned Australian clients
• →Maintain accurate general ledger records and process accounts payable and receivable
• →Perform bank, credit card, merchant and balance sheet reconciliations
• →Prepare and maintain accruals, prepayments, fixed asset, loan, payroll and other accounting schedules
• →Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unusual balances and incorrectly recorded transactions
• →Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and budget vs actual reports
• →Assist with cash flow monitoring, management reporting and financial analysis
• →Process monthly journals and support accurate and timely month-end close
• →Process weekly, fortnightly or monthly Australian payroll, including leave, deductions, reimbursements and final pay
• →Reconcile payroll liabilities, PAYG, superannuation and related accounts
• →Assist with STP reporting, payroll-related BAS/IAS reconciliations and other compliance activities as required
• →Communicate directly with Australian clients regarding accounting, bookkeeping and payroll queries
• →Follow up missing information, provide work updates and proactively raise issues
• →Assist with accounting system implementations, process improvements, reporting templates and automation
• →Support other finance and accounting activities as required
• →The position involves end-to-end bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, balance sheet reconciliations, weekly and monthly financial reporting, and client liaison.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong experience in end-to-end bookkeeping and general ledger accounting
• Practical experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with cloud-based accounting software
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to consistently meet reporting and processing deadlines
• Willingness to handle a broad range of accounting and payroll responsibilities
• Strong accounting fundamentals, initiative, accountability, attention to detail, communication and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Must be comfortable handling multiple responsibilities, working independently and meeting agreed deadlines.
  

• Australian accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Xero experience or certification
• Experience with MYOB or QuickBooks
• Knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, PAYG, superannuation and payroll requirements
• Experience with Employment Hero or similar payroll platforms
• CPA qualification or ongoing professional accounting studies
• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)