Accountant/Bookkeeper | Australian Firm | Xero

Want to work with Australian businesses on Xero?

We are an award-winning bookkeeping firm from Perth in Australia who are experts with the Xero accounting platform. Our purpose is to help small businesses grow - we prepare meaningful financial accounts and improve the financial literacy of business owners

Our diverse team span the Philippines and Australia and consists of accountants, bookkeepers, payroll specialists, and technologists who work together to help clients. What we have in common is our love of helping others, learning together, solving problems, and doing great work for good people

Your role

In this role you will work with businesses of different sizes, in various industries as part of their accounts team, ensuring that their accounts in Xero are kept up to date day-to-day. As you get to know each business, you can apply your understanding of their numbers to highlight insights to help the business owners. You will also work with different cloud-based apps that people use to run their business, and learn how each one integrates with accounting workflows

Your core responsibilities -

Work directly with multiple businesses to prepare their accounts in XeroReconcile accounts in line with client agreementsEnter bills and receipts, schedule and process supplier paymentsPrepare Australian compliance reporting such as Business Activity Statements (BAS), or Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) statementsReconcile balance sheets including inter-company assets and loansReview accounts to assess business performance, and prepare management reportsWork with connected apps such as Dext, Fathom, and many moreCommunicate directly with clients over the phone and in writing to get things doneStay up to date with Australian accounting requirements and changes to our industry

You are someone who -

Is comfortable having conversations with Australians and communicates clearlyAsks good questions to understand a problem, and likes to solve issues proactivelyIs curious by nature and want to constantly learn and growCan manage your time, and do what you say you will doHelps others without being asked, and enjoys sharing the success of othersLikes building relationships and having fun as part of a team

What experience are we looking for?

3-5 years experience as a qualified accountant, ideally with BPO experienceExperience with Australian businessesExperience using Xero or MYOB

Your rewards and benefits

Salary in line with experienceFlexible work hours (Perth is the same timezone as Manila)Work from home (for now)Internet allowancePaid trips to Australia to meet your clientsongoing education and training30 days PTO/yearand more!

Where to start

Our culture is important to us, and we care deeply for our people. We want to make sure you are a good fit for us, and we are a good fit for you. The first step on this journey together are some assessments that help us understand you better

Note that if you do not have experience using Xero, or have not working in a public practice or for a BPO before, you will not be considered

If you are willing to start your journey with us at Digit, apply here - https://digit.business/careers/accountant-manila

Our mission at Digit is simple. To create happier businesses through technology and people. We aspire to create a world where well-managed financials and data-informed decisions can create sustainable, positive change for Australian small businesses and their people. Allowing them to realise their own vision of a better future in a global community