Remote Senior Accountant — Xero & Financial Reporting Lead

Peoplegig; Philippines; Remote; PHP 3,922,000 - 5,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplegig is seeking a Senior Accountant to support Australian accounting across multiple entities, with a hands-on role in day-to-day accounting and financial reporting. You will lead a small team of bookkeepers and junior accountants, collaborating with the Managing Director and Group CFO, and you will deliver BAS/GST compliance and audit-ready workpapers.

The role is permanent work-from-home for Philippines-based candidates, with hours aligned to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including senior or lead role.
• Hands-on Xero experience across multiple entities or clients.
• Working knowledge of Australian BAS and GST.
• Experience preparing financial statements and management accounts.
• Experience supervising junior bookkeepers/accountants.
• Strong Excel and reconciliation skills.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting across multiple entities and client ledgers in Xero
• Manage and review bank reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoicing and journal entries
• Prepare BAS, reconcile GST transactions and support PAYG requirements
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
• Prepare draft annual financial statements and maintain audit-ready workpapers
• Support financial and board reporting, including schedules, variance commentary and cash position summaries
• Review and oversee the work of bookkeepers and junior accountants
• Support external client bookkeeping, BAS and EOFY workpapers
• Oversee client payroll processes, including STP, Super and award interpretation
• Support governance reporting and ASIC/company secretarial compliance

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

Excel

BAS processing

Job description

Peoplegig is seeking a Senior Accountant to support Australian accounting across multiple entities, with a hands-on role in day-to-day accounting and financial reporting. You will lead a small team of bookkeepers and junior accountants, collaborating with the Managing Director and Group CFO, and you will deliver BAS/GST compliance and audit-ready workpapers.

The role is permanent work-from-home for Philippines-based candidates, with hours aligned to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and