Remote Offshore CPA Accountant / Executive

Accounting Support (Australian Firm Experience Required)
Location: Remote (Philippines)
Reports to: Australian-based Senior Accountant
Hours: Monday to Friday (PH-based), with flexibility for urgent/time-sensitive requests during Australian tax season
Experience: Minimum 3+ years in a similar offshore/remote role supporting Australian accounting firms
About the role
We’re looking for a highly capable CPA-qualified Accountant who can operate almost like an Executive to an Australian Senior Accountant—owning day-to-day accounting workflows end-to-end, staying ahead of deadlines, and keeping everything accurate and organised.

This is not a narrow bookkeeping role. You will handle all roles across the accounting workflow, proactively manage priorities, follow up clients for missing information, and keep the Senior Accountant supported and informed.

Key responsibilities (end-to-end support)
Accounting delivery
Maintain accurate bookkeeping across multiple Australian clients

Bank/credit card reconciliations and balance sheet integrity checks

Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments as required)

Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting packs (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow where needed)

Manage AR/AP tasks where applicable (invoicing, allocations, supplier bills, payment summaries)

Compliance and EOFY support
Support BAS/IAS workflows (workpapers, checks, supporting schedules)

Assist with EOFY preparation: reconciliations, schedules, and “ready for tax” files

Ensure files are clean and complete for Senior Accountant review and client queries

Executive-level support to the Senior Accountant
Proactively manage workflow, priorities, deadlines, and follow-ups

Keep job/task status updated in Xero Practice Manager

Follow up clients for missing documents and clarify outstanding items

Draft clear, professional client email s and internal summaries

Identify issues early (coding errors, missing data, unreconciled items) and propose solutions

Provide daily/weekly progress updates and highlight risks before deadlines

Required experience and skills
Must-have:
CPA qualified (CPA Australia / CPA-equivalent)

3+ years supporting Australian accounting firms in a remote/offshore capacity

Strong working knowledge of:

Xero

MYOB

Xero Practice Manager

C2-level English (written and verbal) with professional client communication skills

High attention to detail (reconciliations must be accurate and reliable)

Highly organised, proactive, and confident working independently

Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently

High-quality computer and reliable high-speed internet connection suitable for full-time remote work

Bonus (not essential):
Experience with Now Infinity

Work schedule and availability
Monday to Friday

Must be available for urgent/time-sensitive requests during Australian tax season (including occasional extended hours or priority turnaround when required)

Ideal candidate traits
You anticipate what’s needed next and keep work moving without being chased

You communicate clearly and succinctly (client-ready email s + internal summaries)

You keep workflows tidy and provide visibility on progress, blockers, and priorities

You can switch between detailed accounting work and workflow/admin management seamlessly