Accountant (Fintech)

TL;DR

Accountant (Fintech): Managing a portfolio of Australian SME clients with an accent on BAS/IAS lodgments, financial reconciliation, and management reporting. Focus on providing commercial financial insights and acting as a trusted advisor to business owners.

Location: Remote (Must be a Filipino accountant based in Metro Manila, Philippines)

Company

A B Corp fintech startup providing AI-powered back-office automation and digital banking services for micro SMEs across Asia Pacific and the UK.

What you will do

• Manage a portfolio of Australian SME clients, ensuring accurate and compliant BAS & IAS lodgments.
• Maintain clean, reconciled financial records and deliver reliable monthly management reporting.
• Provide clear financial insights and act as the primary accounting partner for clients.
• Collaborate closely with Australian tax professionals to ensure compliance.
• Take full ownership of the client portfolio, moving beyond pure compliance to an advisory role.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in an Australian accounting firm.
• Strong expertise in BAS, GST, and AU compliance.
• Advanced proficiency with Xero.
• Proven experience managing Australian SME clients end-to-end.
• Confident verbal and written English communication skills for direct client interaction.
• Must be a Filipino national/resident.

Nice to have

• Ability to review work and provide deep financial insights (specifically for senior applicants).
• Strong commercial mindset and ability to think beyond technical accounting.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work-from-home arrangement with a focus on results and proactive communication.
• Option to work fully remote from anywhere in the world for 1 month per year.
• Competitive market salaries and generous paid time off.
• Eligibility for an employee share ownership plan (ESOP).
• High autonomy and responsibility within a fast-paced, AI-forward startup environment.

Hiring process

• Career deep dive: A 60-minute interview with the Hiring Manager focusing on professional experience.
• Behavioural fit assessment: A 60-minute chat with HR or leadership to evaluate work style and thinking.
• Offer and reference checks: Verbal or email offer followed by reference verification.