Senior Accountant (Remote)

Location: Remote (Vietnam)Reports to: Fractional CFOEmployment Type: Full-time (Remote)About The Startup Nerds AustraliaStartup Nerds is an Australian-based professional services firm dedicated to helping startups succeed. We’re on a mission to build an ecosystem of services that gives early-stage and scaling companies the best chance at success. One of our core offerings is an outsourced finance function, where we deliver fractional CFO, tax, accounting, and bookkeeping support in a single, integrated package.We work closely with fast-moving, innovative startups across Australia—and now we’re looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our finance team and support this important function.Role OverviewThe Senior Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and giving founders transparency over their numbers. You’ll be supporting our fractional CFOs to execute on strategic initiatives and financial oversight.This role requires a high degree of accuracy, strong time management, and the ability to manage multiple client relationships while staying within the defined scope of services. It’s ideal for someone with over 5 years of bookkeeping experience, familiar with Australian bookkeeping practices, and comfortable using cloud accounting tools like QuickBooks or Xero. Bonus points if you’re agile and eager to adopt new AI tools and systems as we continue evolving.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform day-to-day bookkeeping across a portfolio of clients.Process accounts payable, including OCR invoice processing, approval workflow tracking, duplication checks, and exceptions reporting.Request and maintain invoice records from clients to ensure accurate, complete data.Reconcile bank transactions daily for each client file.Record accounts receivable and reconcile payments, including weekly AR reports and exception follow-ups.Closing period books and process month-end journals including accruals and prepayments, in line with accrual-based accounting standards.Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) for review by Fractional CFO.Process payroll on a fortnightly or monthly basis, including onboarding, terminations, and business-specific templates.Support the Fractional CFO with timely data and documentation for client meetings and deliverables.Perform ad hoc bookkeeping and reporting tasks as required across various clients.Perform financial modelling and forecasting for the clientsEnsure best practices in bookkeeping are followed in line with Australian accounting and tax standards.Skills and ExperienceMinimum 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a professional services capacity (working with multiple businesses)Proven hands-on experience with Xero and Quickbooks (Xero essential)Proficiency in excel and google a mustFamiliarity with Australian compliance (GST, superannuation, BAS, IAS) or a fast learnerHigh level of attention to detail and accuracyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFluent in English, with a CEFR level of B2 or higherAbility to manage multiple clients and stay organised across deadlinesComfort using AI tools or capability to learn—we’re always innovatingQualificationsUniversity degree in Finance and AccountingChartered Accountant or CPA registeredBig4 background is a plusKnowledge of IFRSXero Advisor certification (desirable but not required as you can get this accreditation online)Working Environment & Benefits4 day work week (we don’t work Fridays)Guaranteed 13th month paycheck and productivity bonus100% remote-first team with flexible work hoursLearn directly from experienced CFOs and startup advisors.Outputs based - we focus on outputs not the time you sit at your deskPositive, progressive culture open to learning and innovationExposure to a wide portfolio of fast-paced, interesting startupsInvolvement in internal systems development and tech innovation projects.Ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience with all moving parts of how to run a businessCareer progression pathways offered for those who want to become Fractional CFO’s in the near future or even open up their own business under our brand.