Invoicing and Payroll Accountant

hammerjack; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Modern offices

Health coverage

Meals on site

Training and growth

Job summary

hammerjack in the Philippines seeks an Invoicing and Payroll Accountant to own end-to-end client invoicing and manage the full payroll cycle for Australian-based clients. You will support EOM close, budgeting, and continuous improvement across both functions.

The role requires experience in Australian financial environments, strong payroll and GL skills, and the ability to collaborate with a remote Australian finance team. Hybrid work options are available across Makati and Pampanga.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in Australian financial environments.
• Strong background in payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger management.
• Confident interpreting statutory and legislative requirements.
• Excellent communicator with leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Nail Client Invoicing: manage end-to-end invoicing with accuracy and compliance.
• Own the Payroll System: manage pay categories, rates, leave templates, and HRIS integration.
• Stay Ahead of Change: review and implement Award and Employment standard updates with HR.
• Run Payroll Weekly: capture travel claims, deductions, timesheets, and finalise payroll on schedule.
• Answer the Hard Questions: field payroll enquiries on timesheets, super, tax, wages.
• Handle Super and Compliance: calculate and submit superannuation, PLSL, WorkCover.
• Support EOM Close: reconcile payroll accounts and input revenue/ payroll accruals.
• Contribute Beyond the Numbers: support budgeting, audits, and internal controls.

Skills

Australian accounting experience

Payroll expertise

Accounts payable

General ledger

Tools

Xero

MS Office

G Suite

Job description

Precision is your love language. We're looking for a meticulous Invoicing and Payroll Accountant who keeps client billing airtight and payroll running like clockwork. If you get satisfaction from a clean reconciliation and a payroll run with zero surprises, you'll fit right in.

Role Overview

As our Invoicing and Payroll Accountant, you'll own the end-to-end client invoicing function and manage the full payroll cycle, working closely with an Australian-based finance team. You'll also support EOM close, contribute to annual budgeting, and help drive continuous improvement across both functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Nail Client Invoicing: Manage end-to-end invoicing with full accuracy and compliance, and build internal controls around revenue generation.
• Own the Payroll System: Manage pay categories, rates, leave templates, and HRIS integration.
• Stay Ahead of Change: Review and implement Award and Employment standard updates alongside HR.
• Run Payroll Weekly: Capture travel claims, deductions, and timesheets, then calculate and finalise payroll on schedule.
• Answer the Hard Questions: Field payroll enquiries on timesheets, super, tax, wages, and salary packaging.
• Handle Super and Compliance: Calculate and submit superannuation, PLSL, and WorkCover requirements.
• Support EOM Close: Reconcile payroll accounts and provide input on revenue and payroll accruals.
• Contribute Beyond the Numbers: Support annual budgeting, audits, internal controls, and mailbox upkeep.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant with experience in Australian financial environments.
• Strong background in payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger management.
• Confident in interpreting statutory and legislative requirements.
• Excellent communicator, comfortable leading and mentoring staff.
• Tech-savvy with G Suite, MS Office, Xero, and quick to adopt new software.

What’s in It for You

• Flexibility that Fits: Hybrid options across Makati and Pampanga, on day shifts aligned with our Australian clients.
• Workspaces that Work: Modern offices built for focus, collaboration, and real productivity.
• Coffee and Good Company: Barista coffee on demand and a café bar to unwind after work.
• Meals on Us: Complimentary meals once a week on your on-site day.
• Covered from Day One: Health coverage with free dependent coverage, so you're looked after from the start.
• Compensation You Can See: Transparent salary packages with direct client involvement.
• Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to step into bigger roles.
• An Award-Winning Home: Join a team ranked 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines and recognised among Fortune Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia.
• People Who Have Your Back: Work alongside reliable, easy-going people who care about doing great work.
• A Global Stage: Work directly with international clients and see how teams scale worldwide.

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.