Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: AU Senior Bookkeeper
Compensation range: $1,800 AUD - $2,200 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: It is a financial services firm that began with the goal of making accounting and advisory straightforward for businesses and individuals. It is focused on providing practical support in areas such as tax, bookkeeping, and financial planning. It is part of the professional services industry and has grown by building trust with clients across a variety of sectors.
Role Overview: We are seeking a Bookkeeper responsible for maintaining accurate financial records for an organisation. The role includes recording all financial transactions, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, and supporting the preparation of financial reports. The successful candidate may work with businesses of all sizes, non-profit organisations, or as an independent contractor supporting multiple clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recording Financial Transactions: Enter daily financial transactions into accounting software or ledgers, ensuring all entries are accurate, complete, and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Accounts Payable: Track incoming invoices, verify their accuracy, code expenses, prepare payments, and maintain vendor records.
- Accounts Receivable: Prepare and send invoices to clients, monitor payments, follow up on overdue accounts, and process incoming receipts.
- Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements against internal records to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring the accuracy of cash balances.
- Payroll Processing: Assist with the preparation and processing of employee payroll, including calculating hours, commissions, overtime, deductions, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
- Expense Tracking: Monitor company expenditures, categorize transactions, and flag unusual items for management review.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing periodic financial statements, budgets, and management reports to support business decisions.
- Tax Preparation Support: Gather and organize financial records for tax filing, and liaise with accountants or auditors during tax season or audits.
- Compliance: Ensure that all financial transactions comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Document Management: Maintain orderly financial filing systems—for receipts, invoices, contracts, and other critical documents.
- Communication: Directly liaise with management.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, implement best practices, and adopt new technologies or systems to enhance efficiency.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping, accounting, or financial administration role is highly desirable. Entry-level positions may provide on-the-job training for suitable candidates.
- Must have experience working in an Australian bookkeeping or accounting firm.
- Technology Literacy: Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets), and other relevant business software.
- Certification: Certification such as Certified Bookkeeper (CB), Certificate IV in Bookkeeping, or a similar credential can be advantageous but is not always mandatory.
- Attention to Detail: Must possess a keen eye for detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial records.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Numerical Proficiency: Strong aptitude for working with numbers and performing basic arithmetic and financial calculations.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to interact with colleagues, vendors, and clients professionally.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate underlying issues, and propose solutions.
- Confidentiality: Must handle sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity.
- Analytical Thinking: Capable of interpreting data, recognizing trends, and making recommendations based on financial information.
- Time Management: Efficiently manage routine and unexpected tasks within tight deadlines.
Personal Attributes for Success:
- Integrity: Honest and ethical in all professional dealings.
- Reliability: Dependable and consistent in meeting deadlines and fulfilling responsibilities.
- Adaptability: Willingness to learn new systems and adjust to changing business needs.
- Customer Service Orientation: Ability to interact positively with internal and external clients.
- Initiative: Proactively seek ways to improve processes and prevent errors.
Work Arrangement & Expectations:
This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:
- Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
- Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)
