Assistant Accountant

JOB TITLE – ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

Build confidence in every number. We’re looking for a detail-focused Assistant Accountant who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, reporting timely, and stakeholders well supported. If you combine sound accounting fundamentals with a proactive, service-minded approach, you’ll thrive in this small and supportive finance team.

Work Setup: Hybrid 2x a week in Makati Office

Role Overview

As our Assistant Accountant, you’ll support a mix of financial and management accounting activities, helping ensure general ledger data, accounts payable and receivable transactions, and month-end reports are recorded accurately and delivered on time. You’ll also contribute to finance projects while learning from leaders who are passionate about training and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

· Resolve Broker Queries: Work closely with team members to address broker-related account issues efficiently and effectively.

· Deliver Responsive Support: Monitor finance contact points and respond to accounts-related queries promptly, professionally, and with a strong customer-service ethic.

· Process Transactions: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense processing accurately and on schedule.

· Reconcile Bank Accounts: Complete timely bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

· Manage Accruals and Prepayments: Prepare, record, and maintain accurate schedules for accruals and prepayments.

· Support Month-End Close: Prepare end-of-month journals and contribute to accurate, timely management reporting.

· Reconcile the Balance Sheet: Complete balance sheet reconciliations, follow up outstanding items, and maintain supporting documentation.

· Contribute to Projects: Support ad hoc finance initiatives and process-improvement activities as required.

Skills & Experience

· Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

· Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant, with foundational knowledge of accounting standards.

· Working knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation, and compliance requirements.

· Hands-on experience using Xero accounting software.

· Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with close attention to detail.

· Clear communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.

· Experience supporting an Australian accounting or bookkeeping firm is advantageous.

What’s in It for You

• Flexibility that Fits: Hybrid options across Makati and Pampanga, on day shifts aligned with our Australian clients.

• Workspaces that Work: Modern offices built for focus, collaboration, and real productivity.

• Coffee and Good Company: Barista coffee on demand and a café bar to unwind after work.

• Meals on Us: Complimentary meals once a week on your on-site day.

• Covered from Day One: Health coverage with free dependent coverage, so you're looked after from the start.

• Compensation You Can See: Transparent salary packages with direct client involvement.

• Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to step into bigger roles.

• An Award-Winning Home: Join a team ranked 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines and recognised among Fortune Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia.

• People Who Have Your Back: Work alongside reliable, easy-going people who care about doing great work.

• A Global Stage: Work directly with international clients and see how teams scale worldwide.

About Us
At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond—building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.

Our Impact
Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.