About the job Senior Accountant AU Account Specialist | Australian Clients | 2026 Intake
AU Accounting Specialist — Senior / Intermediate | Multiple Positions Available
Full-Time Employment | Australian Clients | TaskPH (Under Countive EOR) Work-From-Home (Verified Setup Required) | Onsite Available on Request
About These Roles
Countive is attending the Accounting and Business Expo 2026 in Sydney, March 17–19. We are building a roster of qualified Filipino accounting professionals to present directly to Australian accounting firm owners and business clients at the event.
Shortlisted candidates will have a professional video profile shared with Australian employers ahead of the expo and will be invited to attend virtually — meeting potential employers face to face in real time. Strong matches move straight to offer.
These are full-time, long-term employment positions under Countive's Employer of Record structure, recruited through TaskPH. Part-time and fractional roles may become available as demand grows.
Freelancers, independent contractors, and candidates currently employed full-time elsewhere should not apply.
Seniority Standards
We define levels clearly and enforce them.
Senior Accountant
- 8+ years total accounting experience
- Minimum 4–5 years AU client-facing experience in a public accounting or registered tax agent environment
- BAS preparation and reconciliation end-to-end
- End-to-end Australian payroll processing
- Proven ability to own and manage client files independently
Intermediate Accountant
- Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent AU client-facing experience
- Working knowledge of BAS preparation and reconciliation
- Payroll exposure including STP and superannuation
- Operates accounting systems independently with minimal supervision
Candidates below 3 years AU client-facing experience will be classified as Junior. We are not actively recruiting at Junior level.
Philippine accounting background? Experience in BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, and government lodgements is valued. Compliance-first accountants who are systems-savvy will be considered for AU-track training roles.
Technical Requirements — Non-Negotiable
BAS Preparation and Reconciliation You understand BAS end-to-end — reconciling GST collected and paid, cross-checking against the general ledger, identifying discrepancies, and preparing a clean worksheet ready for a registered agent to review and submit. You can walk through your full reconciliation process and show your working.
End-to-End Payroll Processing You have processed Australian payroll independently — salaried and casual pay runs, Single Touch Payroll reporting, superannuation and clearing house obligations, new starter onboarding including TFN declarations and super fund choice forms, and leave management including unpaid leave treatment.
End of Month Financial Reporting You post month-end journals including accruals and prepayments, reconcile the trial balance, and produce a finalised P&L and Balance Sheet. You sign off on a clean, audit-ready file.
Public Accounting or Client-Facing Experience Preference given to candidates from Australian public accounting firms, registered BAS agent environments, or multi-client bookkeeping practices. Internal finance roles assessed case by case.
Role Responsibilities
Senior Accountants
- Full ownership of Australian client files
- BAS preparation, reconciliation, and lodgement-ready workpapers
- End-to-end payroll including STP, super, and Fair Work compliance
- Month-end close, trial balance reconciliation, P&L and Balance Sheet sign-off
- Cash flow forecasting, KPI dashboards, and financial reporting
- Client advisory and process improvement identification
- Audit-ready file maintenance
Intermediate Accountants
- AP/AR management and supplier reconciliations
- BAS preparation worksheets and reconciliations
- Payroll processing support including STP and superannuation
- Month-end journals and period-end close support
- Receipt management and documentation workflows
- Independent journal processing
Systems and Platforms
Xero, QuickBooks Online, MYOB, Sage, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Odoo, and other ERP platforms. Additional tools include Dext, Fathom, Deputy, and Excel (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query desirable).
We are not Xero-only. Strength in any recognised accounting platform or ERP is welcome.
What You Get
- Full-time employment — stable and properly structured under Countive EOR
- HMO coverage
- 10 days Service Incentive Leave per year
- WFH allowance and privileges (verified setup required)
- Australian business hours
- Professional video profile prepared and shared with AU employers
- Virtual expo attendance — meet Australian employers directly in real time
- Real career path, not just a contract
Setup Requirements
Dedicated, noise-free workspace. Reliable primary internet with backup connection. Noise-cancelling headset. Webcam. Power backup strongly preferred.
Recruitment Process
- Apply and complete the initial screening form
- Shortlisted candidates complete a structured video interview at their own pace
- Video profile shared with Australian employers ahead of the expo
- Shortlisted candidates attend the expo virtually to meet employers in real time
- Hire decisions made on the spot or shortly after
- Rolling intake — strong profiles matched to new AU roles year-round
All candidates undergo background checks, reference verification, employment history verification, and salary verification.
Compensation
Based on AU experience level, systems capability, BAS and payroll confidence, client communication ability, and reconciliation accuracy. State your expected monthly gross salary floor when you apply. Prior salary and employment history will be verified. We hire based on skill, autonomy, and consistency.
This Role Is Not For You If
You have no AU BAS or payroll experience, need daily direction, are casual about reconciliation accuracy, or are currently engaged in other full-time or freelance work.
Apply Now
Submit your CV and complete the video screening form. Strong profiles will be shared directly with Australian employers. Successful candidates are deployed into confirmed AU roles within 4–5 weeks.
Come prepared. Come confident. Come ready to be seen.