Intermediate Accountant

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting for assigned Australian clients
• Maintain 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 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
• 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
• Work toward agreed KPIs covering accuracy, timeliness, productivity, accountability, quality of work and client communication

• Philippines-based candidate
• 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
• Comfortable handling multiple responsibilities, working independently and meeting agreed deadlines
• Australian accounting or bookkeeping experience highly desirable
• Xero experience or certification highly desirable
• Experience with MYOB or QuickBooks highly desirable
• Knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, PAYG, superannuation and payroll requirements highly desirable
• Experience with Employment Hero or similar payroll platforms highly desirable
• CPA qualification or ongoing professional accounting studies highly desirable
• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously highly desirable
• Willingness to disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Willingness to reflect this engagement on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor”

• 100% remote work from home
• Flexible time management as an independent contractor
• Training and ongoing support in Australian accounting systems, payroll procedures and reporting requirements
• Performance and remuneration reviews every four months