Accounting Associate

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Cebu City, Cebu, Central Visayas, PHL
In-Office
Entry level
Insurance • Professional Services • Consulting • Financial Services
The Role
As an Accounting Associate, you'll support an Australian accounting firm with day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and assisting in financial processing.
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As an Accounting Associate, you’ll support an Australian accounting firm by assisting with day‑to‑day accounting tasks, financial processing, and compliance requirements.

 

This role is ideal for someone who already has basic knowledge of Australian accounting processes and terminology, enjoys working with numbers, and wants to grow their experience supporting AU clients.

 

You’ll work closely with senior accountants and finance leaders to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, deadlines are met, and Australian accounting standards are followed.


What You’ll Do

  • Support compliance with Australian financial and reporting requirements
  • Assist in processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
  • Record financial transactions accurately in the accounting system
  • Prepare and post journal entries as required
  • Maintain general ledger records and asist with bank and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support month‑end and year‑end close activities
  • Prepare basic financial reports and summaries for review by senior accountants
  • Ensure supporting documents are complete, accurate, and properly filed
  • Assist with BAS preparation support tasks (where applicable)
  • Maintain organised financial records and working papers
  • Ensure documentation complies with internal controls and Australian accounting practices
  • Co-ordinate with Australian accountants and internal finance teams
  • Respond to information requests and follow up on outstanding items
  • Support audits and reviews by preparing schedules and documentation
  • Perform ad hoc accounting and finance tasks as required


Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business course
  • Prior experience assisting Australian accounting firms or supporting AU accounts
  • Basic knowledge of Australian accounting processes, standards, and terminology
  • (e.g. BAS, GST, general ledger, reconciliations)
  • Experience using accounting software (e.g. Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks) is a strong advantage
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Good written and spoken English communication skills
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
  • Willingness to learn and grow within an Australian accounting environment


Benefits

The Perks

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including paid leaves
  • Day shift
  • HMO on Day 1 for you and your dependent
  • Training and exposure to Australian accounting practices
  • Career development opportunities
  • Fun social events and a supportive team culture
  • Fixed weekends off + Christmas & New Year off

Ready to JOIN THE TRIBE?

If you have experience supporting Australian accounting firms and want to grow your career in a global finance environment, we’d love to meet you.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business course
  • Prior experience assisting Australian accounting firms or supporting AU accounts
  • Basic knowledge of Australian accounting processes, standards, and terminology
  • Experience using accounting software (e.g. Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks)
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The Company
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

5 ELK is an outsourcing provider that offers remote staffing solutions, specializing in helping Australian and UK financial services businesses, such as financial advice firms, build and manage offshore teams for administrative and back-office tasks.

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