AU Accountant

We are recruiting an experienced Australian Accountant / Bookkeeper to support an established Australian business.

This role is ideal for an accountant who enjoys hands-on accounting work, clean financials, and taking ownership of tasks end-to-end. You'll work directly with Australian stakeholders, manage core accounting responsibilities independently, and play a key role in month-end and ongoing financial operations.

This is not a VA or entry-level role — it's suited to someone confident in Australian accounting and Xero who wants a stable, long-term position working Australian hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journals and adjustments
• Perform general bookkeeping and accounting tasks
• Maintain accurate, well-organised financial records
• Use SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite to manage documentation
• Support month-end reporting
• Respond to ad hoc management requests
• Manage accounting tasks end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Work directly with senior stakeholders when required

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

Applications that do not meet all mandatory requirements will not proceed.

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on accounting experience working with Australian clients or Australian businesses
• Minimum 12 months of hands-on Xero experience in a live Australian accounting environment, involving core bookkeeping and accounting functions beyond invoicing or quotations only.
• SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Intermediate Excel skills (used regularly in an accounting role), including:
• Pivot tables
• VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP
• SUMIF / COUNTIF
• Formula nesting
• Data cleaning
• Basic modelling
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willing and able to work Australian business hours (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PHT)

PREFERRED (Highly Advantageous)

• Experience working within a broader ERP or accounting system environment (e.g. integrated accounting, reporting, or payroll systems beyond Xero).
• Exposure to Australian payroll processes (e.g. pay cycles, superannuation, PAYG withholding), whether through direct processing or accounting support.
• Working knowledge of Australian GST as applied in day-to-day accounting (e.g. GST coding, reconciliation, or reporting support).
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work with new accounting or reporting systems in a structured environment.

Tools & Systems

• Xero
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• ERP systems (preferred)

Work Arrangement

• Work From Home (Philippines-based only)
• Company-provided equipment (laptop and required tools supplied)
• Australian client
• Day shift: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Philippine Time
• Monday to Friday

Compensation & Benefits

• ₱45,000 – ₱50,000 PHP per month
• Full-time employment
• 13th month pay
• HMO
• Company events
• Long-term, stable role with Australian client

How to Apply

Submit your updated CV.Qualified candidates will be required to complete a screening form to confirm mandatory experience and skills before interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php45, Php50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company events
• Health insurance
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of 2 years of hands-on accounting or bookkeeping experience working with Australian clients or Australian businesses?

Yes or No

• Do you have at least 12 months of hands-on Xero experience in a live Australian accounting environment (not training or demo use)?

Yes or No

• In Xero, have you personally performed core accounting or bookkeeping tasks such as journals, reconciliations, and month-end support (not invoicing or quotations only)?

Yes or No

• Do you regularly use Excel in an accounting role, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/COUNTIF, and formula-based analysis? Yes or No
• Are you willing and able to work full-time on Australian business hours (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PHT), Monday to Friday, while based in the Philippines? Yes or No

Work Location: Remote