Senior Accountant (Australian Accounting Experience Required)

  • -
  • Full-Time
  • Remote
Apply now Refer
Job Description:

Senior Accountant – Australian Accounting

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support a growing Australian investment and professional services group.

This is a hands-on role covering day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across multiple Australian entities, operating businesses, and external client accounts. You’ll work closely with the Managing Director and Group CFO while also overseeing a small team of bookkeepers and junior accountants.

As the business grows, you’ll also support the delivery of accounting and bookkeeping services to external clients, making this a great opportunity for someone who is comfortable managing multiple entities and enjoys both hands-on accounting and team oversight.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting across multiple entities and client ledgers in Xero
  • Manage and review bank reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoicing and journal entries
  • Prepare BAS, reconcile GST transactions and support PAYG requirements
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
  • Prepare draft annual financial statements and maintain audit-ready workpapers
  • Support financial and board reporting, including schedules, variance commentary and cash position summaries
  • Review and oversee the work of bookkeepers and junior accountants
  • Support external client bookkeeping, BAS and EOFY workpaper preparation
  • Oversee client payroll processes, including STP, Super and award interpretation
  • Support governance reporting and ASIC/company secretarial compliance as the client services function grows

What We’re Looking For

  • At least 5 years of accounting experience, including experience at a senior or team-lead level
  • Strong hands-on Xero experience across multiple entities or clients
  • Working knowledge of Australian BAS and GST
  • Experience preparing financial statements and management accounts
  • Experience reviewing or supervising junior bookkeepers/accountants
  • Strong Excel and reconciliation skills
  • High attention to detail and confidence managing multiple entities and competing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance

Highly Regarded

  • Previous experience supporting Australian clients or entities
  • CPA, CA, ACCA or another recognised accounting qualification
  • Experience supporting an Australian business through an offshore/BPO environment
  • Exposure to Australian payroll and award interpretation
  • Exposure to ASIC/company secretarial or board/governance reporting

Work Setup

  • Permanent work-from-home
  • Full-time role
  • Philippines-based
  • Working hours aligned with Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
  • Australian public holidays observed