Senior AU Accountant – SMSF & Business Services (Xero) at Synct

About Synct
Synct assists businesses in building and managing global teams by providing people strategy, recruitment services, and HR solutions.
We help international companies scale efficiently while offering Filipino professionals stable, long-term, permanent work-from-home careers.
Our clients are primarily based in Australia, New Zealand, North America, and the United Kingdom.

About the Role
We are hiring a Senior AU Accountant – SMSF & Business Services to support an Australian accounting and advisory firm operating in the public practice space.
This is a full-time, permanent work-from-home position focused on SMSF compliance, financial statement preparation, BAS support, and business services accounting. You will work closely with Australian accountants and client managers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of outputs.
This role requires full overlap with Australian business hours (AEST/AEDT).

What You’ll Be Doing
• Prepare SMSF financial statements and workpapers
• Assist with SMSF tax returns and compliance documentation
• Prepare financial statements for Australian entities (companies, trusts, partnerships)
• Handle BAS/IAS preparation and supporting schedules
• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers and supporting documents
• Use Xero for bookkeeping, reporting, and reconciliations
• Support tax return preparation (individual, company, trust)
• Review transactions, coding, and account reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with ATO requirements and lodgement deadlines
• Liaise with Australian accountants and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready files
• Assist with workflow management and job tracking
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues

What We’re Looking For
Required:
• 3+ years experience as an AU Accountant or Business Services Accountant
• Experience working in Australian public practice or outsourced accounting firms
• Hands-on experience with SMSF financial statements and workpapers
• Experience using Class Super, BGL 360, or similar SMSF software
• Proficiency in Xero
• Experience with BAS/IAS preparation and AU compliance workflows
• Experience handling Trusts, Companies, Partnerships, and SMSFs
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations and year-end processes
• Excellent English communication (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Willing to work AEST/AEDT hours

Nice to Have (Realistic for PH Market):
• Experience with Xero Practice Manager (XPM) or FYI Docs
• CPA or CA (completed or in progress)
• Exposure to client communication or advisory support

Why You’ll Love Working with Us
We believe great work deserves flexibility, stability, and global career growth from home.
Permanent Work-From-Home – No Office Visits

• 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