AU Accountant (001-1454)

6 hours, 27 minutes ago
Contract
Mid Level
Finance and Accounting

Description

  • Manage end-to-end accounting functions for a portfolio of clients in Xero.
  • Perform transaction coding, bank and balance-sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation accounting.
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including bill processing, payment runs, invoicing, debtor monitoring, and collections support.
  • Lead month-end close and prepare management packs with financial statements, variance analysis, and operational KPIs.
  • Develop rolling 12-month three-way cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital needs.
  • Support Fractional CFOs with scenario modelling and provide actionable financial recommendations to client founders.
  • Process payroll in Xero Payroll and manage STP Phase 2 reporting, superannuation, BAS/IAS working papers, and year-end files.
  • Implement Xero app integrations, AI tools, and workflow automation to improve financial operations and reporting processes.

Requirements

  • Based in the Philippines and available to collaborate during Australian business hours (9 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Professional accounting qualification, or progress toward one, is preferred.
  • 3–5+ years of accounting experience.
  • Strong experience using Xero and supporting Australian businesses.
  • Knowledge of Australian accounting practices, BAS, GST, and Australian tax processes.
  • Experience with month-end reporting, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet preparation.
  • Strong Excel, analytical, problem-solving, written English, and verbal English skills.
  • Experience building cash flow forecasts and working independently to meet deadlines.
  • Experience across SME sectors, project accounting, job costing, inventory management, or reporting tools such as Fathom, Spotlight Reporting, and Calxa is preferred.
  • Experience applying generative AI to accounting workflows and documentation is preferred.
  • Willingness to disclose existing client work and list the engagement on LinkedIn as an Independent Contractor.

Benefits

  • Monthly compensation of AUD $2,000–$3,000.
  • Remote independent contractor engagement.
  • Flexibility to manage working time while aligning with client and business needs.
  • Opportunity to work with Australian SME clients, Fractional CFOs, cloud accounting tools, and AI-enabled workflows.

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