Senior AU Accountant – SMSF & Business Services
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).
Salary Range
PHP 120,000 – PHP 150,000 per month
Salary is aligned with AU accounting experience, SMSF exposure, and technical capability in business services and compliance work.
Work Setup
- 100% Work From Home
- Day Shift (Aligned with AEST/AEDT)
- Full-time role
What You’ll Do
- 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
- Minimum 5 years experience as an AU Accountant or Business Services Accountant, with strong SMSF exposure
- Experience working in Australian public practice or outsourced accounting firms
- Hands-on experience with SMSF financial statements, workpapers, and tax returns
- Experience using Class Super, BGL 360, or similar SMSF software
- Proficiency in Xero
- Experience with BAS/IAS preparation and Australian compliance workflows
- Experience handling Trusts, Companies, Partnerships, and SMSFs
- Strong understanding of year-end processes and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with ATO Portal and compliance processes
- Excellent English communication (written and verbal)
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Willing to work AEST/AEDT hours
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Experience with Xero Practice Manager (XPM) or FYI Docs
- CPA or CA (completed or in progress)
- Exposure to client communication or advisory support
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- 13th month pay
- HMO with dental and life insurance
- 18 Vacation Leaves + 6 Sick Leaves
- Philippine holiday observance
- 100% Work From Home setup
- Company-provided equipment
- Tenure incentives and quarterly perks
- Birthday leave
- Free meal every 1st Friday of the month
Why Join Synct
Build your career working with Australian clients in a stable, long-term role. Enjoy a permanent work from home setup, day shift hours, and exposure to SMSF and AU accounting work.
Application Process
- Preliminary Interview (Synct Team)
- Client / Final Interview
- Job Offer