Senior Australian Payroll Accountant (LV05272026)

Buddle; Manila; Remote; PHP 4,020,000 - 6,253,000; Full time

Job summary

Buddle is looking for a Senior Finance & Payroll Accountant to own the day-to-day finance and payroll function for our Australian business. This standalone role suits someone who delivers accurate outcomes, manages payroll, reconciliations, and month-end with minimal supervision, and thrives in a remote, autonomous setting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure payroll compliance, handle AP/AR, intercompany activity, and support audits.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualified.
• At least 3 years of accounting, payroll, or finance operations experience.
• Experience supporting Australian accounting or payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Australian employees with accuracy.
• Process supplier invoices and payment batches; reconcile statements.
• Perform bank, intercompany, and month-end reconciliations.
• Support audits and finance documentation.
• Drive process improvements and automation with cross-functional teams.

Skills

CPA/CA

Australian payroll experience

Remote work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CPA or CA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

About Us

Buddle was founded to address the growing demand for reliable and efficient staffing solutions across diverse industries globally. Our mission is to seamlessly connect businesses with skilled professionals, fostering long-term partnerships that benefit both parties. At Buddle, we prioritise trust, value, and sustainability in every staffing solution we provide.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Finance & Payroll Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance and payroll function for our growing Australian business.

This is a standalone finance role suited to someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in delivering accurate financial outcomes, and is confident in managing payroll, reconciliations, and month-end activities with minimal supervision.

If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Payroll and Compliance

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Australian employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery
• Process payroll from data collection through final pay distribution and post-payroll reconciliation
• Assist with payroll compliance requirements including:
  • Superannuation
  • STP reporting
  • PAYG obligations
• Reconcile payroll-related balances and reports

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and manage payment workflows
• Prepare and process scheduled payment batches
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Generate customer invoices and support collections follow-ups
• Maintain accurate customer and supplier records

Reconciliation and Month-End Support

• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Assist with month-end activities including:
  • journals
  • accruals
  • prepayments
  • balance sheet reconciliations
• Support audit preparation and finance documentation

Process Improvement and Systems

• Help improve finance processes and workflows
• Support automation and efficiency initiatives
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and finance analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency

Other Responsibilities

• Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned by leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive financial and executive information.
• Stay proactive in identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting, and support processes.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing remote team environment.

About You

• CPA or CA qualified
• At least 3 years of accounting, payroll, or finance operations experience
• Experience supporting Australian accounting or payroll processes is a must.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with reconciliations, structured processes, and deadlines
• Experience using accounting, payroll, or ERP systems
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently in a remote environment
• Experience with cloud-based finance systems or automation tools is a plus
• Exposure to multi-entity environments is advantageous but not required

Finer Details

Schedule: TBD

Start Date: TBD