Bookkeeper

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Senior Bookkeeper

Compensation range: $2,000 AUD - $2,800 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: Our client is an established Australian professional services firm that works closely with small to medium-sized businesses, providing practical financial and business support to help owners manage their operations and make informed decisions. They take a collaborative and down-to-earth approach to client service and have built a team culture centred on accountability, proactive support, and delivering meaningful outcomes for their clients.

Role Overview: The client is looking for a technically strong and highly organised Senior Bookkeeper / Management Accountant who can handle both detailed transactional work and more complex responsibilities such as month-end processes, management reporting, and preparation of accounts for tax. The role supports clients across varied industries and systems and requires someone adaptable, confident with technology, and able to understand the broader financial impact of transactions to produce accurate and reliable financial information.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple Australian client files, including bank, credit card, loan and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end and year-end workpapers, journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other adjustments.
• Prepare accounts and supporting schedules to a standard suitable for accountant review, annual tax returns and financial statements.
• Prepare and review BAS and IAS calculations, applying correct Australian GST treatment.
• Process and review Australian payroll, including PAYG withholding, superannuation, leave and employee entitlements.
• Prepare management accounts, monthly reporting packs, variance analysis and other financial reports.
• Investigate discrepancies, aged balances and reconciliation issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.