Accountant - Business Service - Australia

TL;DR

Accountant - Business Service - Australia (FinTech Accounting): Deliver accurate BAS lodgements, maintain financial records, and provide clients with actionable insights using Xero and Dext with an accent on ATO compliance, AP/AR processes, and payroll support. Focus on ensuring ledger integrity, transaction reconciliation, and clear client communication for day-to-day accounting needs.

Location: Remote, most likely located in the Philippines. Fully remote from anywhere for 1 month per year.

Company

hirify.global is a tech-enabled platform simplifying back-office for SMEs via proprietary software and AI, operating in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK across corporate secretary, accounting/bookkeeping, and fintech payments.

What you will do

• Prepare and lodge accurate BAS and IAS, reconciling GST and payroll liabilities compliant with ATO regulations.
• Maintain full sets of financial records using cloud systems like Xero and Dext, including fixed assets, journals, and reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, payments, and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with bookkeeping and tax teams for accurate transaction recording and ledger integrity.
• Assist in monthly management accounts and financial reports, providing clients with decision-making insights.
• Provide payroll support and act as go-to advisor for clients' accounting needs under Australian standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience as Accountant in Australian accounting.
• Most likely located in the Philippines.
• Proficiency in Xero, Dext, BAS/IAS lodgements, GST/payroll reconciliation, ATO compliance.
• Strong ownership, humility, structured thinking, data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, analytical mindset.
• AI-ready mindset, tech-savvy for scaling services with software.

Nice to have

• Experience identifying AI applications for accounting processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from home flexibility, adjustable hours if work is completed and communicated.
• 1 month fully remote from anywhere per year.
• Competitive salaries, generous PTO, holiday schedules, employee share ownership plan.
• High responsibility, autonomy, fast-paced learning environment with training programs.
• Certified B Corp focused on diversity, inclusion, humility, and kindness.
• Regional AI excellence center development.

Hiring process

• Self-video/TA interview (~30 min) on recent experience.
• Case study with Hiring Manager (~60 min) on real-life challenges.
• Soft-skills assessment (~60 min) with HR/leadership on work situations.
• Offer + reference checks; background screening required (education, criminal, etc.).