Intermediate Accountant (016 -1424)

Overview

An Intermediate Accountant role is available for Philippines-based candidates. This is a remote independent contractor position supporting Australian businesses.

The work is expected to align with AU business hours (approx. 9 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday) to enable collaboration, while allowing flexibility in how your time is managed.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting for assigned Australian clients
• Maintain accurate general ledger records; 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 weekly, fortnightly, or monthly 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 as required
• Communicate directly with Australian clients about accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll queries
• Follow up on 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

Performance will be assessed against agreed KPIs, including accuracy, timeliness, productivity, accountability, quality of work, and client communication.

Formal performance and remuneration reviews will take place every four months. Any remuneration adjustment will be performance-based and subject to business requirements, rather than automatic.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be comfortable handling multiple responsibilities, working independently, and meeting agreed deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Australian accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Xero experience or certification
• Experience with MYOB or QuickBooks
• Knowledge of Australian GST, BAS, PAYG, superannuation, and payroll requirements
• Experience with Employment Hero or similar payroll platforms
• CPA qualification or ongoing professional accounting studies
• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $2,000 AUD – $2,800 AUD / month
• Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Location

• Philippines-based candidates
• Remote work with alignment to AU business hours (approx. 9 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday)

Work Arrangement & Expectations

Successful candidates are expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)