Full Time
50000 PHP
38
Mar 28, 2026
Accounting Support (Australian Firm Experience Required)
Location: Remote (Philippines)
Reports to: Australian-based Senior Accountant
Hours: Monday to Friday (PH-based), with flexibility for urgent/time-sensitive requests during Australian tax season
Experience: Minimum 3+ years in a similar offshore/remote role supporting Australian accounting firms
About the role
We’re looking for a highly capable CPA-qualified Accountant who can operate almost like an Executive to an Australian Senior Accountant—owning day-to-day accounting workflows end-to-end, staying ahead of deadlines, and keeping everything accurate and organised.
This is not a narrow bookkeeping role. You will handle all roles across the accounting workflow, proactively manage priorities, follow up clients for missing information, and keep the Senior Accountant supported and informed.
Key responsibilities (end-to-end support)
Accounting delivery
Maintain accurate bookkeeping across multiple Australian clients
Bank/credit card reconciliations and balance sheet integrity checks
Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments as required)
Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packs (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow where needed)
Manage AR/AP tasks where applicable (invoicing, allocations, supplier bills, payment summaries)
Compliance and EOFY support
Support BAS/IAS workflows (workpapers, checks, supporting schedules)
Assist with EOFY preparation: reconciliations, schedules, and “ready for tax” files
Ensure files are clean and complete for Senior Accountant review and client queries
Executive-level support to the Senior Accountant
Proactively manage workflow, priorities, deadlines, and follow-ups
Keep job/task status updated in Xero Practice Manager
Follow up clients for missing documents and clarify outstanding items
Draft clear, professional client
Identify issues early (coding errors, missing data, unreconciled items) and propose solutions
Provide daily/weekly progress updates and highlight risks before deadlines
Required experience and skills
Must-have:
CPA qualified (CPA Australia / CPA-equivalent)
3+ years supporting Australian accounting firms in a remote/offshore capacity
Strong working knowledge of:
Xero
MYOB
Xero Practice Manager
C2-level English (written and verbal) with professional client communication skills
High attention to detail (reconciliations must be accurate and reliable)
Highly organised, proactive, and confident working independently
Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently
High-quality computer and reliable high-speed internet connection suitable for full-time remote work
Bonus (not essential):
Experience with Now Infinity
Work schedule and availability
Monday to Friday
Must be available for urgent/time-sensitive requests during Australian tax season (including occasional extended hours or priority turnaround when required)
Ideal candidate traits
You anticipate what’s needed next and keep work moving without being chased
You communicate clearly and succinctly (client-ready
You keep workflows tidy and provide visibility on progress, blockers, and priorities
You can switch between detailed accounting work and workflow/admin management seamlessly