Accountant

Premier Outsource Partners, Inc.; Mabalacat; Remote; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Outsource Partners, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide part-time bookkeeping, reconciliation, and payroll support with a focus on catch-up bookkeeping and accurate financial records.

The role requires experience with Australian payroll and overtime calculations, and the ability to work independently while communicating clearly with the designated contact. The successful candidate will handle GST-related tasks, trust accounting, and preparation of payroll files for two

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience in Australian bookkeeping, accounts administration, and payroll processing, with knowledge of Australian payroll requirements.
• Ability to interpret award provisions, calculate overtime, and perform reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and reconciliation for catch-up work and ongoing records.
• Process payroll fortnightly Thursdays and manage award-based pay calculations.
• Prepare bill payment runs and supporting reports in Xero.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation; meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Australian payroll knowledge

Bookkeeping

Reconciliations

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Monday.com

Slack

Claude

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to provide part-time accounts, bookkeeping, reconciliation, and payroll support. The role will focus on managing catch-up bookkeeping, maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, handling trust accounting tasks, and supporting payroll and general accounts administration.

The successful candidate must have experience with Australian bookkeeping and payroll processes, including the interpretation of applicable and accurate overtime calculations. The role requires strong attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with the designated contact.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and Account Reconciliation

• Manage catch-up bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records.
• Reconcile five accounts, comprising two credit cards and three bank accounts.
• Process transactions accumulated over the weekend.
• Collect, organise, and match receipts to corresponding transactions.
• Follow up on missing or outstanding receipts.
• Complete trust accounting tasks every Tuesday.
• Reconcile daily reports and record GST collected.
• Transfer GST funds to the designated GST bank account each Monday.

Accounts Administration

• Monitor overdue accounts and prepare debt follow-ups, the general manager will be responsible for making the required phone calls.
• Update invoice dates and accurately record payments received.
• Prepare bill payment runs in Xero.
• Generate supporting payment reports using Claude and submit them to the CEO for approval before processing.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate outstanding items, and proactively follow up on issues.

Payroll Processing

• Process payroll every second Thursday and prepare the ABA payment file for Friday payroll payments for employees covered by two different Australian awards:
  • Graphic Arts Award – seven staff
  • Miscellaneous Award – six staff
• Accurately calculate ordinary hours, overtime, and applicable pay entitlements in accordance with the relevant awards.
• Ensure payroll calculations and supporting records are accurate and submitted within required deadlines.
• Flag discrepancies or unfamiliar award interpretation issues for clarification.

Reporting and Quality Control

• Review work carefully before submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare reconciliations, payroll files, and payment reports for review and approval.
• Meet scheduled deadlines and proactively communicate any delays or issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Proven experience in Australian bookkeeping, accounts administration, and payroll processing, with strong knowledge of Australian payroll requirements.
• Skilled in interpreting award provisions, calculating overtime, processing transactions, and performing bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and ability to identify discrepancies and resolve routine issues independently.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and work independently in a remote environment.
• Experience in trust accounting, multi-award payroll, real estate or media industry accounting, and AI-assisted financial reporting is an advantage.

Software and Systems

The successful candidate should have experience with, or the ability to learn, the following:

• Xero – bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoice management, and bill payment preparation (required).
• Microsoft Excel – financial data management, calculations, and reporting.
• Monday.com – task tracking and workflow coordination.
• Slack – communication and collaboration.
• Claude – generating supporting reports for bill payment runs.