AU Intermediate Accountant - Clark

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 837,000 - 1,049,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Life Insurance from day one

21 Annual Service Leaves

Onsite facilities and cafe bar

2nd year HMO option / cash reward

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

TOA Global is seeking an Intermediate Accountant in the Philippines to support an Australian public practice client. You will handle ledger work, payroll, BAS, and financial statements from our Tarlac facility, aligning with Australian standards.

The role requires 2–3 years of Australian practice experience, Xero Certification, and strong English communication. Onsite, hybrid, or remote work arrangements are available to suit the schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience working directly within an Australian public practice accounting firm.
• Active Xero Certification with practical familiarity with XPM and Xero Payroll.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting, asset registers, and Australian payroll/GST.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for onshore collaboration.
• Graduate degree in Accountancy or related commercial discipline.

Responsibilities

• Process client transactions from journals to lodgments and prepare financial statements for ATO lodgment.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts, cash flows, and performance reports for international clients.
• Reconcile GST accounts and coordinate BAS calculations with Australian requirements.
• Auto-match bank feeds, reconcile accounts in cloud systems, and maintain ledgers precisely.
• Run payroll cycles using Xero Payroll and ensure compliance with leave provisions.

Skills

English communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Payroll knowledge

Australian public practice exposure

Education

Graduate degree in Accountancy or related field

Tools

XPM

Xero Payroll

Job description

AU Intermediate Accountant

Location: Tarlac, Clark, Manila or Cebu

Work Arrangement: Onsite, Hybrid or Remote

Shift: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM PHT

Salary Range: Php 75,000 - Php 94,000

Unlock Your Potential!

At TOA Global, we have a deep commitment to empowering individuals to excel in their enterprises, careers, and communities. Our global footprint stretches across Australia, New Zealand, North America, and the Philippines, supporting our global clients across the accounting, finance, and professional services industries.

As an Intermediate Accountant, you will work closely with an established Australian public practice client to manage essential corporate accounting and compliance functions. In this role, you will take operational charge of production pipelines-from ledger tracking and running payroll up to preparing full financial statements and Business Activity Statements (BAS). Operating directly from our modern Tarlac facility, you will gain exclusive access to TOA Global's specialized accounting training program, perfectly aligning your execution with Australian industry standards to fast-track your path toward senior public practice roles.

Your Impact

• From Journals to Lodgments: Process client transactions systematically up to Trial Balance stage and compile comprehensive financial statements completely ready for final lodgment with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
• Numbers That Tell a Story: Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly management accounts, operational cash flows, and performance reports to provide international clients with complete clarity regarding their financial trajectory.
• GST Guardian & BAS Specialist: Reconcile Goods and Services Tax (GST) accounts against historical payments made to the ATO, manage activity statement preparation, and coordinate end-to-end BAS calculations.
• Ledger Legend & Transaction Tamer: Auto-match bank feeds and manually reconcile complex accounts within cloud systems, constructing automated coding rules for recurring entries. Maintain general ledgers and adjust asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries with high precision.
• Payroll Powerhouse: Run accurate payroll cycles utilizing Xero Payroll, verifying compliance metrics, calculating employee leave provisions, and ensuring timely distributions.
• Audit-Ready Analyst & Strategic Forecaster: Research, analyze, and summarize portfolio information to support year-end external audit validations and federal/state grant reporting. Formulate initial superannuation and income projections to assist client planning phases.
• Vault of Trust: Maintain strict confidentiality across all sensitive financial directories, protecting the firm's brand equity and data privacy benchmarks.

What You Bring

• The Experience:Minimum 2 to 3 years of solid, hands-on experience working directly within an Australian public practice accounting firm is required. You understand workpaper discipline and standard Australian accounting rhythms.
• Xero Ecosystem Certified: An active Xero Certification is mandatory, combined with practical, daily working familiarity with Xero Practice Manager (XPM) and Xero Payroll.
• Technical Accounting Acumen: A solid structural understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting adjustments, asset registers, and Australian payroll/GST tax mechanics.
• Detail Detective & Time Whisperer: Sharp numerical analysis skills paired with excellent organizational habits, enabling you to manage competing compliance deadlines without compromising workpaper quality.
• Communication Connector: Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills, with the clarity and professional confidence needed to maintain alignment with onshore management.
• The Credentials: A graduate degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, or a closely related commercial discipline to underpin your practical corporate finance capabilities.

Why You'll Love It Here

We believe in rewarding high achievers with a work environment that fuels both professional growth and personal well-being.

• Time for You: Enjoy 21 Total Annual Service Incentive Leaves, flexible to use for travel, emergencies, or anything you may need for your Me time.
• Tenure Recognition Program: Celebrate your milestones with us; on your 2nd year, choose between a cash reward or one free HMO dependent.
• Health & Security: Comprehensive HMO and Life Insurance coverage from day one.
• Day Shift Stability: Enjoy a stable daytime schedule that respects your work-life balance, keeps your weekends completely free, and aligns perfectly with Australian business operational hours.
• Onsite Collaboration: Benefit from consistent enterprise infrastructure, high-speed corporate connectivity, and a vibrant team culture by working directly out of our modern facility.
• The Hub Experience: When onsite at our facilities, benefit from custom open-plan stations, collaborative breakout spaces, interactive game zones, and an in-house cafe bar serving over 20 varieties of free premium drinks to keep you refreshed.
• Specialized Capability Up-Skilling: Capitalize on our custom global learning paths, bridging technical knowledge gaps and establishing world-class competence in international public practice compliance.