Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant Build practical accounting experience across international entities, supporting reconciliations, invoicing, payroll, cashflow, and month-end close alongside an experienced finance team. Apply Now! We usually respond within three days About The Back Room We exist to free our clients' time so they can focus on what they do best — growing their business. We deliver smart, efficient solutions that liberate teams from the everyday admin, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Time is the ultimate currency, and we treat it like it. About the Client Our client is a private company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with operations extending across New Zealand and the United States. They are growing their existing offshore team to support their accounting function across multiple related entities and international operations. This role exists to provide reliable day-to-day finance support, helping maintain accurate records, timely invoicing, cashflow visibility, payroll processing, and month-end financial processes. The Role As a Junior Accountant, you'll support the day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities, with a strong focus on reconciliations, invoicing, accounts receivable, payroll support, cashflow reporting, and month-end activities. You'll work closely with the Finance Manager, Account Lead, Account Managers, and wider team to ensure recurring financial tasks are completed accurately and on time. Success in this role means maintaining reliable financial records, staying on top of recurring deadlines, and proactively following up on outstanding items. What You'll Do Reconcile bank transactions daily across multiple entity and brand accounts Review outstanding quotes and coordinate invoicing, including ensuring required purchase order details are captured Update aged receivables reports and follow up on overdue invoices following the appropriate approval process Maintain weekly cashflow reporting based on updated receivables information Process approved employee payroll and superannuation payments through FoundU Manage and submit Single Touch Payroll (STP) files to the Australian Taxation Office within required timeframes Confirm sales pipeline quotes and ensure invoicing or manual journals are completed before month-end for accurate revenue recognition Reconcile foreign exchange and expense transactions through OFX Support month-end close by reviewing unusual transactions, prepayments, and required manual journals Assist with end-of-month payroll journals Process US staff reimbursements and claims through BILL.com Reconcile PEX and DIVVY expense transactions, ensuring receipts and job codes are accurately recorded What We're Looking For Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or currently working towards one 6 months to 1 year of experience in a similar accounting or bookkeeping role Must have basic skill in excel & knowledge of accounting system (Xero) Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes Working knowledge of accounting and payroll platforms Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in reconciliations and financial reporting Good time management skills and the ability to meet recurring daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines Clear written communication skills for coordinating with Account Managers and following up on client invoices Ability to manage multiple entities, accounts, and priorities in a structured environment Nice to Have (but not required) Experience working within a multi-entity business Exposure to hospitality, events, or related industries Experience using FoundU, Scoro, BILL.com , PEX/DIVVY, or OFX Experience supporting Australian or US finance operations Strong academic performance, particularly for newly graduated candidates Familiarity with payroll processing and Australian STP requirements Why This Role This is a great opportunity for an early-career accountant to gain hands-on exposure to finance operations across multiple entities and international markets. You'll work closely with experienced finance and account management professionals while developing practical skills across reconciliations, invoicing, payroll, accounts receivable, cashflow, and month-end accounting. This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines. Know someone great for this role? Refer them here and earn up to PHP 8,000 via GCash for every successful hire. Department Client-Based Role Bookkeeping Locations Clark Global City Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time Clark Global City Workplace, Culture & Diversity At The Back Room, culture isn't an afterthought; it's how we operate. We're guided by a simple purpose: Nurture, Grow, Delight for our team just as much as for our clients. We've built an environment where people are trusted to do great work, supported to keep growing, and genuinely looked after along the way. That means real investment in training and development, leaders who show up for their teams, and a workplace where equal opportunity isn't just a policy; it's how decisions get made We're proud to be recognised as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For, a reflection of the team we've built and the culture we protect.