Senior Finance & Payroll Accountant (05112026)

Buddle; Manila; On-site; PHP 4,020,000 - 5,806,000; Full time

Job summary

Buddle is seeking a reliable Senior Finance & Payroll Accountant to join our remote finance team supporting Australian-based businesses. You will own end-to-end Australian payroll cycles and contribute to structured financial operations in a multi-entity environment using NetSuite.

You will ensure compliance with Australian statutory requirements (STP, superannuation, PAYG), perform reconciliations, and drive process improvements across payroll and finance workflows in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3+ years in accounting, payroll, or finance operations.
• Strong end-to-end Australian payroll experience is essential.
• Hands-on with Employment Hero, STP, Superannuation, and PAYG compliance.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end Australian payroll cycles.
• Handle onboarding, payroll setup, regular pays, adjustments, and final pay.
• Ensure STP, superannuation, and PAYG compliance.
• Perform AP/AR and month-end reconciliations and intercompany processes.
• Support audits and improve payroll processes and systems.

Skills

Australian payroll end-to-end

STP reporting

Payroll systems (Employment Hero)

NetSuite experience

Reconciliations and month-end

Attention to detail

Communication & organisation

Independent remote work

Multi-entity finance experience

Education

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

Employment Hero

NetSuite

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 seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Senior Finance & Payroll Accountant to join our growing remote finance team supporting Australian-based businesses.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in end-to-end Australian payroll processing, structured finance operations, reconciliations, and process improvement, within a collaborative and technology-driven remote environment.

You will work closely with finance leadership and play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll execution, compliance with Australian statutory requirements, month-end integrity, and continuous improvement across finance systems and workflows, particularly within multi-entity environments using NetSuite.

If you enjoy working with numbers, owning end-to-end payroll cycles, solving operational finance problems, and improving systems in a fast-paced but structured remote setup, this role will be a strong fit.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and manage end-to-end payment workflows
• Prepare and execute scheduled payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Generate customer invoices and support collections follow-ups
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier and customer records

Payroll and Compliance (AU Focus – End-to-End Ownership)

• Run end-to-end Australian payroll cycles using systems such as Employment Hero (or similar platforms)
• Manage full payroll processing including:
  • Employee onboarding and payroll setup
  • Regular pay runs and adjustments
  • Termination and final pay calculations
• Ensure compliance with Australian statutory requirements, including:
  • Superannuation processing and submissions
  • STP (Single Touch Payroll) reporting
  • PAYG withholding obligations and reporting
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accuracy across payroll registers, summaries, and statutory filings

Reconciliation and Month-End Support

• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations across entities
• Support month-end close activities, including:
  • Journals
  • Accruals
  • Prepayments
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with audit preparation and finance documentation

Process Improvement and Systems

• Improve finance and payroll processes, workflows, and documentation
• Support automation and efficiency initiatives across finance operations
• Assist with financial reporting, analysis, and ad hoc requests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency
• Work within NetSuite (or similar ERP systems) to support multi-entity finance operations

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 (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in accounting, payroll, or finance operations
• Strong experience running end-to-end Australian payroll cycles (essential)
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Employment Hero (or similar AU payroll systems)
  • STP reporting, Superannuation, and PAYG compliance
• Experience working with NetSuite or similar ERP systems (highly desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Confident working with reconciliations, structured processes, and deadlines
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently in a remote environment
• Experience in multi-entity or high-volume finance environments is highly regarded
• Exposure to cloud-based finance tools and automation is an advantage

Finer Details

Schedule: TBD Start Date: TBD