Junior Accountant

3 weeks ago

quezon city, metro manila, Philippines Emapta Full-time

Safeguard the Financial Integrity of Australia's Strata Communities

Turn everyday transactions into financial clarity for Australia's strata communities. Join Emapta as a Junior Accountant - Strata and develop specialized experience across bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, owner payments, compliance, and financial records. Support Australian client accounts while building valuable Xero and strata accounting expertise-and a long-term global finance career without leaving the Philippines.

Your Career at a Glance

  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Shift: Day Shift, Consecutive Off
  • Work setup: Work From Home

Exciting Perks Await

  • Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
  • Competitive Salary Package
  • Day Shift Schedule
  • Permanent WFH arrangement
  • Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
  • Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: )
  • Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer
  • Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more)
  • Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
  • Standard government and Emapta benefits
  • Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
  • Fun engagement activities for employees
  • Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Essential Qualifications

  • Relevant qualification or academic background in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or a related field
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a related field
  • Strong willingness to learn and build a career in accounting
  • Willingness to receive and apply feedback and direction
  • Strong attention to detail, basic numeracy skills, and accurate data entry
  • Ability to work calmly and reliably under supervision while managing routine deadlines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and follow established processes and instructions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in Australian accounting, bookkeeping, or administration, preferred but not essential
  • Exposure to Xero or similar accounting software
  • Interest in or exposure to strata or owners corporation management, property services, or insurance

Your Daily Tasks

Daily Accounting Support

  • Assist with bank reconciliations for strata (owners corporation) scheme accounts and insurance/funding company accounts under supervision
  • Enter and process supplier invoices and owner payments accurately according to established procedures
  • Support the preparation of electronic payment runs for review by the Accountant
  • Assist with basic accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including data entry and filing
  • Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation for client accounts

Compliance & Reporting Support

  • Assist with the collation and data entry of information for client compliance obligations, including BAS/IAS, superannuation, payroll tax, and WorkCover, under close supervision
  • Support month-end and year-end tasks as directed, including filing, data checks, and document preparation

Client & Internal Support

  • Respond to straightforward and routine internal and external queries and elevate matters outside the role's scope to the Accountant
  • Communicate professionally and courteously with strata managers, committees, and owners on straightforward and routine matters

Systems & Learning

  • Learn and apply the correct use of Xero and the internal Strata & Insurance system
  • Seek feedback and apply guidance from the Accountant (Team Leader) and other team members to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Support general administrative and accounting tasks as directed

About the Client

Our client is an Australian business process outsourcing specialist helping organizations streamline critical operations through skilled teams, intelligent workflows, and technology-enabled solutions. They provide dedicated support across Finance, Strata, Insurance, Property, and Supplier Operations, covering bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconcili