Accountant – Business Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Accurately prepare and submit Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS).

• Reconcile GST and payroll obligations while ensuring compliance with ATO regulations.

• Maintain precise financial records and comprehensive accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.

• Administer fixed assets, journal entries, and reporting using cloud platforms such as Xero and Dext.

• Supervise accounts payable and receivable, including tasks related to invoicing, collections, payments, and the reconciliation of supplier/client accounts.

• Collaborate closely with bookkeeping and tax teams to ensure accurate transaction entry and the integrity of ledgers.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Offer clients clear, actionable financial insights.

• Provide payroll assistance and guidance to clients on daily accounting matters.

• Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an Accountant within the Australian Accounting sector.

• Proven experience in preparing and lodging BAS and IAS.

• Familiarity with GST and payroll liability reconciliation.

• Knowledge of ATO regulations and Australian compliance standards.

• Experience in maintaining full sets of accounts.

• Proficient with Xero and Dext.

• Background in fixed asset management, journal entries, and financial reporting.

• Experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Proven payroll support experience.

• Strong communication and advisory skills with clients.

• Ability to swiftly identify, diagnose, and resolve production issues.

• Strong infrastructure and development skills for conducting post-incident reviews.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple complex workstreams.

• Analytical, structured, data-driven, and possesses a problem-solving mindset.

• Collaborative skills to work with cross-functional teams.

• AI readiness and curiosity, including the ability to identify practical AI applications.

• Agreement to undergo necessary background screening, which may encompass education verification, criminal history checks, political exposure, and bankruptcy/adverse credit assessments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from home.

• Flexible start times to accommodate family or personal needs.

• Opportunity to work fully remote from anywhere in the world for one month each year.

• Competitive salaries in line with market rates.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.

• Eligibility for an employee share ownership plan for select staff members.

• Access to internal and external training programs.

• Responsibility and autonomy in the role.

• A diverse and inclusive work environment.

• A culture focused on humility and kindness.