Team Lead Accountant: Australian Payroll & Compliance

Hammerjack; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workspaces

Complimentary onsite meals

Flowing coffee and drinks at the café

Additional time off

Tenure incentives

Job summary

Hammerjack is seeking a detail-driven Team Lead Accountant to oversee accounting and finance operations for Australian clients from the Philippines. You will coach the team, review AR, AP, payroll, and reporting to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

You'll ensure compliance with Australian payroll rules, implement SOPs, and collaborate with clients in regular meetings to escalate and resolve complex issues, while supporting professional growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Australian accounting within public practice, outsourced accounting, shared services, or finance operations.
• Hands-on experience across AR, AP, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Confident preparing and reviewing Australian payroll, superannuation, STP, payroll tax, BAS, IAS, TPAR, and ATO compliance requirements.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising a team is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting principles, payroll legislation, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and cloud accounting platforms such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting Flow: Oversee day-to-day AR, AP, payroll, and general accounting functions so work is accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
• Review with Precision: Check accounting work prepared by team members for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Australian standards and client requirements.
• Keep Payroll Compliant: Prepare and review Australian payroll, superannuation, STP, payroll tax, contractor reconciliations, and TPAR requirements.
• Own Reporting Quality: Review bank reconciliations, BAS, IAS, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, month-end reports, and profit and loss reconciliations.
• Guide the Team: Lead, mentor, allocate work, review deliverables, and support the technical and professional growth of accountants and finance team members.
• Partner with Clients: Act as a key contact for accounting and finance matters, join client meetings, provide updates, and escalation complex concerns when needed.
• Improve the Way We Work: Help develop SOPs, strengthen controls, and identify workflow improvements that lift quality, compliance, and efficiency.

Skills

Australian payroll

Team leadership

Payroll compliance

AR and AP

Excel proficiency

Xero proficiency

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Hammerjack is seeking a detail-driven Team Lead Accountant to oversee accounting and finance operations for Australian clients from the Philippines. You will coach the team, review AR, AP, payroll, and reporting to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

You'll ensure compliance with Australian payroll rules, implement SOPs, and collaborate with clients in regular meetings to escalate and resolve complex issues, while supporting professional growth within the team.