# Senior Accounting Assistant > VBP · Cebu City, Philippines (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-17 **Salary:** unknown currency 720,000–744,000 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Client Delivery ## Description **Overview of the role** The Senior Accounting Assistant plays a key role in supporting Australian-based accounting and finance team, providing advanced support in administrative tasks, client coordination, preparation and processing of financial data, and accounting and compliance-related tasks. This role demands a solid understanding of accounting principles and processes, enabling the individual to perform responsibilities with accuracy, efficiency, and the ability to work independently on routine tasks with minimal supervision.  **Main duties include:** 1\. Administrative and Client Coordination  - Manage client document submissions and ensure all required files are collected and organized properly.  - Liaise with clients for follow-ups on outstanding documents or clarification of data entries.  - Maintain and update internal checklists and client folders to ensure completeness and compliance.  2\. Financial Data Management  - Input, validate, and update financial transactions to client-specific system and software.  - Maintain accuracy of financial data and records.  - Generate basic reports and summaries as requested by senior staff.  3\. Accounting and Compliance Support  - Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and other financial records regularly to ensure accuracy and identify and report discrepancies for resolution.  - Manage invoices, receipts, and expense claims following Australian GST requirements.  - Process payroll, superannuation, and STP processing and ensure balances are accurate and reconciled at the end of each month.  - Perform manual journal entries related to payroll tax and reconcile at the end of each month.  - Perform revenue processing-related tasks with minimal supervision, including generating and preparing revenue statements, workpapers, fees and loans tracking reports and creating journal entries.  - Handle the recording of asset acquisitions, disposal and depreciation schedules ensuring all asset records are accurate and up to date.  - Perform pre-review of financial performance and management performance reports to ensure accuracy and flag discrepancies.  - Prepare annual accounts with minimal supervision.  - Prepare detailed calculation of Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) and Business Activity Statements (BAS) with minimal supervision.  - Prepare tax returns and create working papers and input figures in the tax preparation software with minimal supervision.  - Prepare and organize supporting documentation for tax lodgements and financial reports.  - Monitor recurring compliance deadlines and maintain a calendar of deliverables.  4\. Team and Process Support.  - Support the accounting and finance team on other administrative duties related to accounting and tax functions and flag discrepancies.  - Provide process guidance to new team members.  - Assist the senior accountant with audit support and reconciliation checks.  - Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and minimize errors.  - Suggest process improvements and documentation policies and procedures.  - Participate in team meetings, trainings, and continuous learning initiatives. ## Requirements - Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Accounting Assistant supporting Australian clients.  - Proven experience in Australian Accounting or Finance Support roles.  - Solid understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping, reconciliation, Australian tax returns and compliance.  - Ability to manage multiple client accounts independently with minimal supervision.  - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.  - Familiarity with accounting software (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks), or equivalent accounting platforms preferred.  - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling.  - Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, senior accountants, and management.  - Ability to work across time zones if required.  - Australian Cert IV in Bookkeeping/Accounting or other relevant Australian bookkeeping/accounting qualification or certification is a plus. ## Benefits - Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities - 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits  - 2-week paid Christmas vacation - Referral bonuses - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement - Supportive and collaborative work environment - Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM ## Apply [Apply at VBP](https://apply.workable.com/vbp/j/94B3813EB0/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)