Hybrid Accountant

at Sourcefit

• Job title: Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Quezon City, Philippines

About the role

• Accountant supporting an Australia-based finance team by managing accounting operations remotely. Requires strong Australian accounting experience and Xero proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily bookkeeping and accounting functions using Xero
• Process vendor bills, customer invoices, daily transactions, and general ledger postings
• Perform reconciliations for bank, credit card, and GL accounts accurately and on schedule
• Maintain accurate financial records across Xero and related systems
• Apply and validate correct GST treatment for bills and invoices
• Assist in preparing BAS and activity statements (experience preferred but not mandatory)
• Ensure coding accuracy to support external accountants responsible for formal tax lodgments
• Support month-end activities including journals, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance checks
• Assist in preparing internal reports and documentation required by the finance team
• Manage the shared accounts inbox and communicate professionally with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Validate and cross-check operational data to ensure accuracy before financial entry
• Work on project-based tasks such as compiling information for the UK VAT return (no prior UK tax experience needed)
• Follow established workflows and financial controls diligently
• Identify discrepancies, escalate issues proactively, and provide recommendations
• Push back confidently when data or coding appears incorrect and resolve issues with the operations team

Requirements

• At least 5 years of accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years of direct Australian accounting from private companies
• Proficiency in Xero (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of GST, basic BAS preparation, and general Australian bookkeeping workflows
• Excellent English communication skills—written and verbal
• Ability to work independently, proactively solve problems, and manage both routine and complex tasks
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proactive and confident in raising accounting concerns or discrepancies
• Comfortable doing both senior-level accounting judgment and daily reconciliations/transaction processing
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking

Benefits

• Work-from-home flexibility
• Philippine Holidays