AU Accounting Specialist

Outsourced Quality Assured Services Inc. (ISO Certified); Quezon City; Remote; PHP 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsourced Quality Assured Services Inc. (ISO Certified) seeks an experienced accounting professional to support Australian clients from a home-based setup in the Philippines.

You will work with Xero and BGL, handle data processing, reconciliations, and prepare manual journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timely deliverables. You will manage multiple client files, adhere to Australian tax terminology, participate in daily check-ins with Stew via Teams or Zoom, and maintain confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting an Australian accounting practice or Australian client portfolio.
• Working knowledge of Australian accounting and tax terminology; proficient with reconciliations.
• Experience with BGL and managing multiple client files with deadlines; pursuing CPA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Account preparation and client data processing.
• Enter and maintain client accounting information, including non-Xero data.
• Prepare manual journal entries with explanations and documentation.
• Complete reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Organise schedules and working papers for Director review.
• Document assumptions and required clarifications.
• Apply practice procedures across client files.
• Support SMSF accounting work using BGL and established procedures.
• Process fund data and supporting records within scope allocated by Director.
• Prepare reconciliations and schedules for review.
• Identify incomplete documentation or unresolved balances and escalate.
• Maintain SMSF files and clear trail of work.
• Coordinate with Director to avoid duplication; scope to be confirmed by Stew.
• Work ownership and review readiness; self-checks before submission.
• Maintain task status and deadlines; separate routine from technical work.
• Incorporate feedback and update procedures as agreed.
• Communicate promptly when deadlines are at risk or blockers occur.

Skills

Australian accounting terminology

Spreadsheets for reconciliations

Multi-client management

Education

CPA or equivalent professional qualification

Experience in Australian accounting practice

Tools

Xero

BGL

Teams/Zoom

Job description

About Us

Outsourced. ph is a leading ISO-certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1,000 talented professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Accounting preparation and client data processing
• Enter and maintain client accounting information accurately, including data supplied by clients who do not use Xero.
• Review source records for completeness and consistency before processing.
• Prepare manual journal entries with appropriate supporting explanations and documentation.
• Complete assigned account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Organise supporting schedules and working papers so that the Director can review the work efficiently.
• Document assumptions, missing information and matters requiring clarification.
• Apply the practice's procedures consistently across assigned client files.
• Self-managed superannuation fund accounting support
• Assist with assigned SMSF accounting work using BGL and the practice's established procedures.
• Process relevant fund data and supporting records within the scope allocated by the Director.
• Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for review.
• Identify incomplete documentation, unusual transactions or unresolved balances and elevate them promptly.
• Keep SMSF files organised and maintain a clear trail of work completed and outstanding queries.
• Scope boundary: The exact SMSF duties, including any responsibility for financial statements, annual returns or audit liaison, must be confirmed with Stew. This draft does not assume independent compliance sign-off or lodgement authority.
• Bookkeeping, introduced progressively
• Take on bookkeeping responsibilities as familiarity with the practice's systems and client requirements develops.
• Maintain accurate transaction records and complete routine reconciliations.
• Identify coding issues, missing documentation and transactions requiring review.
• Keep client records organised and ready for subsequent accounting work.
• Coordinate with the Director and existing bookkeeping support to avoid duplicated work or missed tasks.
• Scope boundary: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, BAS and IAS preparation are not confirmed requirements and should only be added after Stew approves the scope.
• Work ownership and review readiness
• Manage allocated tasks through to a clearly documented review-ready stage.
• Perform self-checks before submitting work to the Director.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of task status, outstanding information and agreed deadlines.
• Separate routine matters that can be resolved independently from matters requiring technical guidance.
• Incorporate review feedback into future work and update procedure notes where agreed.
• Communicate promptly when a deadline is at risk or a task cannot proceed.
• Communication and collaboration
• Maintain frequent communication with Stew during onboarding, using Teams or Zoom as agreed.
• Be available for daily check-ins initially if needed, with the cadence adjusted as independence develops.
• Arrange mutually suitable discussions for complex work rather than relying solely on written handovers.
• Provide concise updates covering completed work, current priorities, questions and blockers.
• Work as a connected member of the practice, despite being based offshore.
• Confidentiality and information security
• Handle Australian client financial and personal information confidentially.
• Follow the practice's and Outsourced's approved data protection, access and information-handling procedures.
• Use only approved systems and channels for accessing, storing and sharing client information.
• Keep access credentials secure and report suspected security incidents promptly.
• Maintain a professional, secure working environment appropriate for sensitive financial work.

Systems and tools

Xero: Primary accounting platform.

BGL: Used for SMSF work; the exact BGL product and modules should be confirmed.

Teams or Zoom: Training, regular communication and technical discussions.

Practice procedures and training materials: Provided by Stew to support consistent execution.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting an Australian accounting practice or Australian client portfolio.
• Working knowledge of Australian accounting and tax terminology, with proficiency in spreadsheets for reconciliations and working papers.
• Prior experience with BGL, managing multiple client files and competing deadlines, or pursuing a CPA or other relevant professional qualification.

Work Location

• Home based work set up
• Monday to Friday; 9:00am-6:00pm AEST/ 6am - 3pm PH time
• Should have strong internet connection (minimum of 20 mbps)
• Should have own Laptop/PC (minimum of i5 8GB RAM)

Note

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct a background check on all hired candidates. Please ensure that all required documents are prepared and submitted promptly.