Accounting Assistant

The Legal Tech Company, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legal Tech Company, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support Australian clients within Tax and Business Services. The role covers accounting, payroll, taxation, and compliance tasks to ensure accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities include bookkeeping, payroll processing, and BAS/IAS tasks, using Xero, APS, and MYOB. A bachelor's in accounting and 6 months to 1 year payroll experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of payroll experience required.
• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, payroll, or compliance.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (BIR, SEC, LGU).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Xero; APS/MYOB is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and working papers.
• Perform bookkeeping and journal entries with high accuracy.
• Support payroll processing, including timesheets and leave records.
• Assist with Australian tax compliance tasks, including BAS and IAS.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements (BIR, SEC, LGU).
• Generate and issue invoices; monitor payments and follow up.
• Maintain client records and accounting documentation.
• Utilize APS, MYOB, Xero in daily workflows.
• Perform general administrative accounting tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bookkeeping

Regulatory compliance

Excel proficiency

Xero familiarity

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Xero

APS

MYOB

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to support Australian clients within Tax and Business Services. This role involves providing assistance in accounting, payroll, taxation, and compliance functions while ensuring accuracy and adherence to Australian standards and local regulatory requirements. The position requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage both accounting and administrative responsibilities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and working papers

• Perform bookkeeping and journal entries with a high level of accuracy

• Support payroll processing, including monitoring timesheets and leave records

• Assist with Australian tax compliance tasks, including BAS and IAS

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, including BIR, SEC, and LGU filings

• Generate and issue invoices; monitor payments and follow up as necessary

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and accounting documentation

• Utilize accounting systems such as APS, MYOB, and Xero

• Perform general administrative accounting tasks as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or a related field

• At least 6 months to 1 year of payroll experience (required)

• Relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, payroll, or compliance

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (BIR, SEC, LGU)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Xero (experience with APS and MYOB is an advantage)

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines effectively

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Work Setup:

• Onsite work arrangement

• Working hours: 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Hybrid work arrangement may be considered