Accounts Payable Specialist, Xero

Pear Tree.

Remote Accounts Payable Specialist managing Xero-based AP, expenses, and payroll administration. Supporting Australian finance operations, reconciliations, controls, and month-end close from Manila.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesJuniorMid-Level💰 ₱50,000 - ₱70,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, payroll administration, and financial reporting using Xero. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with Australian payroll requirements.

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Accounts Payable ManagementPayroll AdministrationXero ProficiencyFinancial ReportingAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingSupplier ReconciliationExpense AllocationMonth-End ClosePAYG CalculationSuperannuation ProcessingAccruals ManagementVariance AnalysisFinancial Data ManagementCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

Xero

Industry Keywords

Australian Payroll RequirementsSingle Touch PayrollEmployee EntitlementsFinancial ControlsExpense Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, entry, and payment preparation
Review invoices for accuracy, GST treatment, ABN details, purchase order matching, and compliance with approval policies
Prepare supplier payment runs and reconcile supplier statements
Maintain supplier records and resolve supplier queries
Monitor operating expenditure, staff expenses, corporate card transactions, reimbursements, and petty cash
Support month-end close through accruals, prepayments, expense allocations, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Manage internal payroll processing in Xero and maintain employee payroll records
Prepare and lodge Single Touch Payroll reporting through Xero
Calculate and process PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll liabilities, and employee entitlements
Reconcile payroll transactions and related general ledger accounts
Respond to payroll queries confidentially
Maintain accurate financial and payroll records in Xero
Assist with finance reporting, expenditure analysis, cash flow planning, and cost centre reporting
Improve AP, expense, and payroll processes, controls, approval workflows, and reporting accuracy
Maintain internal controls over supplier payments, payroll data, employee records, and sensitive financial information
Collaborate with finance, operations, HR, managers, suppliers, and external advisers

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, Accounting, or a similar role
Experience managing end-to-end Accounts Payable processes
Strong understanding of invoices, supplier reconciliations, expenses, payments, and month-end processes
Experience with payroll administration, ideally using Xero
Familiarity with Australian payroll requirements, including STP, PAYG, superannuation, and employee entitlements
Experience with Xero is highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Highly organised with strong time-management and follow-through skills
Comfortable working with financial data, reconciliations, and reporting
Strong problem-solving skills and a process improvement mindset
Good communication skills and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion
Proactive, reliable, and willing to learn and take on additional responsibilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Marketing Pear Tree is a Melbourne‑born offshore recruitment and hiring services company that connects Australian, US, and UK businesses directly with skilled offshore professionals (primarily from the Philippines) without agency markups. They provide end-to-end hiring support — sourcing, screening, skills assessments, video interviews, reference checks — and offer payroll, Employer‑of‑Record, and compliance assistance plus a six‑month replacement guarantee. Pear Tree recruits across IT, sales & marketing, finance, creative, admin and operations roles, emphasizing cost savings, direct pay to talent, and secure onboarding workflows. Accounts Payable Specialist, Xero Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 0 minutes ago 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote 💵 ₱50k - ₱70k / month ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 📝 Accounts Payable 🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required Apply Now Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, entry, and payment preparation
Review invoices for accuracy, GST treatment, ABN details, purchase order matching, and compliance with approval policies
Prepare supplier payment runs and reconcile supplier statements
Maintain supplier records and resolve supplier queries
Monitor operating expenditure, staff expenses, corporate card transactions, reimbursements, and petty cash
Support month-end close through accruals, prepayments, expense allocations, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Manage internal payroll processing in Xero and maintain employee payroll records
Prepare and lodge Single Touch Payroll reporting through Xero
Calculate and process PAYG withholding, superannuation, payroll liabilities, and employee entitlements
Reconcile payroll transactions and related general ledger accounts
Respond to payroll queries confidentially
Maintain accurate financial and payroll records in Xero
Assist with finance reporting, expenditure analysis, cash flow planning, and cost centre reporting
Improve AP, expense, and payroll processes, controls, approval workflows, and reporting accuracy
Maintain internal controls over supplier payments, payroll data, employee records, and sensitive financial information
Collaborate with finance, operations, HR, managers, suppliers, and external advisers 🎯 Requirements
2–4 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, Accounting, or a similar role
Experience managing end-to-end Accounts Payable processes
Strong understanding of invoices, supplier reconciliations, expenses, payments, and month-end processes
Experience with payroll administration, ideally using Xero
Familiarity with Australian payroll requirements, including STP, PAYG, superannuation, and employee entitlements
Experience with Xero is highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Highly organised with strong time-management and follow-through skills
Comfortable working with financial data, reconciliations, and reporting
Strong problem-solving skills and a process improvement mindset
Good communication skills and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion
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