AU Accountant

Hammerjack; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work recognition

On-site meals and cafe perks

Career growth & onboarding programs

Job summary

Hammerjack in the Philippines (Makati/Angeles area) is seeking a detail-focused Accountant to support bookkeeping, Australian payroll, BAS compliance, and client payments for music industry clients.

The role is on-site with on-site weekends off. You will manage payroll records, process BAS and payments, and work with cloud tools like Xero, QBO, and Office 365 to keep financial reporting accurate and audit-ready.

Qualifications

• Proficient with cloud accounting tools and software used in Australian payroll and BAS processes.

Responsibilities

• Support BAS compliance, including GST coding and reconciliation of reports.
• Process Australian payroll with accurate calculation of hours, allowances, deductions, entitlements and final pays.
• Support STP, PAYG and superannuation reporting and payroll data accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records, timesheets, payslips, leave balances and payroll journals for audit readiness.
• Handle bookkeeping and accounts payable including bank, credit card, and supplier invoices in Xero and Receipt Bank workflows.
• Assist with finance administration for music industry clients, including month-end activities and supplier payments.

Job description

Keep the books clean, compliant, and client-ready. We're looking for a detail-focused Accountant who can support bookkeeping, client payments, BAS compliance, and Australian payroll for clients in the music industry. If you enjoy accurate records, clean reporting, and helping creative businesses stay financially organised behind the scenes, this role is a strong fit.

Work Setup: Full Onsite - FIxed Weekends Off (to be revisited after 3 months, depending on performance); Alphaland Corporate Tower Makati OR NTEC 2 Angeles Pampanga

Role Overview

As the Accountant, you’ll support bookkeeping, Australian payroll, BAS preparation, and payments for music industry clients, helping keep finance operations accurate, organised, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Support BAS Compliance: Review GST coding, check profit and loss and balance sheet entries, reconcile activity statement data, and prepare accurate reports to support BAS lodgement and client compliance.

• Process Australian Payroll: Prepare and process regular pay runs, calculate ordinary hours, overtime, allowances, deductions, leave entitlements, and final pays in line with Australian payroll requirements.

• Manage STP, PAYG and Superannuation: Support Single Touch Payroll reporting, PAYG withholding checks, superannuation calculations, and payroll data accuracy so employer obligations are reported clearly and on time.

• Maintain Payroll Records: Keep employee details, timesheets, payslips, leave balances, payroll journals, and supporting documents organised for audit readiness and smooth financial reporting.

• Manage Bookkeeping and Accounts Payable: Complete bank, credit card, and cash float reconciliations; record debtor entries; review Receipt Bank accounts payable invoices in Xero; complete aged payable reviews; and prepare account summary reports for music industry clients.

• Support Music Industry Operations: Assist with finance administration for artists, labels, events, touring activity, and creative teams by keeping supplier payments, payroll records, and month-end support accurate and easy to follow.

• Prepare Client Payments: Create batch payments and collate, review, and organise supporting documents so supplier, contractor, and client payments are accurate and ready for approval.

Skills & Experience

• Xero

• QBO

• Office 365, including Microsoft Teams

• HubOne/SharePoint

• ReceiptBank OCR

• CCH iFirm Practice Management

• Igloo for White Sky’s internal resources

• Nitro Pro

What’s in It for You

• Recognised by Great Place To Work: Ranked #8 Best Workplace in the Philippines and #3 Best Workplace in IT-BPM in the Medium category for 2026.

• Work That Fits Real Life: Roles aligned with Australian and US clients, with day and night shift options plus WFH, hybrid and office-based setups depending on the role.

• Room to Grow: Structured onboarding and ongoing Learning & Development programs that help employees build skills, strengthen capability and prepare for broader responsibilities.

• Health Cover From Day 1: Health insurance coverage from Day 1 plus dependent coverage, giving employees and their families added peace of mind from the start.

• Clear Pay, Clear Expectations: Compensation aligned with the role and experience, supported by clear responsibilities and expectations from the outset.

• Work That Connects You to the Client: Work directly with international businesses as part of a dedicated team that operates as an extension of their business.

• Support Beyond Day 1: Our People & Culture and support teams stay involved beyond onboarding, providing day-to-day guidance, employee support, engagement and recognition throughout the employee experience.

Plus the everyday extras: Modern workspaces, complimentary onsite meals, flowing coffee and drinks at our café bar, additional time off and tenure incentives.

About Us
At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond-building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.

Our Impact
Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.