Senior Accountant (Xero / AU Accounting / BAS) at Synct

About Synct
Synct assists businesses in engaging a global team and provides access to international talent pools by delivering people strategy, recruitment services, and HR solutions. We help global companies scale—while offering Filipino professionals stable, work-from-home careers.

We support clients across Australia, New Zealand, North America, and the United Kingdom.

About the Role
We are hiring a Senior Accountant to support an Australian energy infrastructure client operating in a startup environment.
This is a full-time, work-from-home independent contractor role responsible for supporting day-to-day financial operations, month-end reporting, and internal controls.
You will work directly with the CEO and an external Australian accounting firm to ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.
This role requires experience working with Australian clients using Xero and the ability to manage accounting tasks with minimal supervision.
This role requires alignment with AEST business hours.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Maintain the Xero file and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and support payment processing
• Prepare month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, FX, etc.)
• Assist in preparing monthly management reports
• Prepare quarterly BAS (GST, PAYG, instalments) for review and lodgement
• Maintain chart of accounts and proper classification of transactions
• Track and classify R&D-related expenditures (if applicable)
• Maintain and update cash flow forecasts
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all entries
• Coordinate with the external accounting firm on reports and schedules

What We’re Looking For
Required:
• Philippine CPA (licensed)
• At least 5–7 years of accounting experience
• Experience working with Australian clients using Xero
• Experience preparing BAS (GST, PAYG, instalments)
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations
• Experience preparing management reports or assisting in reporting
• Experience preparing or assisting in cash flow forecasts
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Good written English communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Willing to work AEST-aligned hours

Nice to Have:
• Experience with R&D Tax Incentive classification
• Familiarity with financial services or compliance reporting
• Xero certification
• Experience in a startup or similar environment

Why You’ll Love Working with Us
We believe great work deserves both flexibility and meaningful support to help you grow in your career.
At Synct, you’re not just working remotely, you’re part of a team that values stability, development, and long-term partnerships with global clients.

Perks & Benefits
• 100% Permanent Work-From-Home
• 13th-Month Pay
• Company-Provided Equipment
• HMO with Dental & Life Insurance
• 18 Vacation Leaves + 6 Sick Leaves
• Birthday Leave
• Tenure Incentives & Quarterly Perks
• Free Meal Every 1st Friday of the Month