Bookkeeper (016 - 0782)

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Bookkeeper

Compensation range: $1,800 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: A residential-focused design and construction team delivering tailored new builds and thoughtful space transformations. With a strong emphasis on quality workmanship, efficient project management, and a reliable in-house team, projects are completed to a high standard while staying on schedule and within budget.

Role Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bookkeeper with strong experience supporting Australian construction clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work autonomously, and is confident managing high-volume transactions across accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.

Key Responsibilities: 

Bookkeeping & Financial Management:

• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations (approx. 200 transactions per month)
• Manage AR/AP reconciliations, handling 400+ invoices monthly
• Oversee Accounts Payable, including weekly pay runs and approvals
• Maintain and update accounting systems (Xero and Dext or similar)
• Monitor and troubleshoot data feeds
• Prepare and present weekly aged payables reports to directors
• Provide general bookkeeping and administrative support as required

Payroll:

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 15 employees
• Manage monthly superannuation processing
• Support Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and year-end finalisation

Compliance Support (AU):

• Assist with BAS and IAS preparation in coordination with the external accountant
• Support Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) preparation
• Assist with payroll tax requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience working with Australian construction clients
• Strong proficiency in Xero
• Familiarity with Dext or similar document management tools is essential
• Solid experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable and payroll processing
• Working knowledge of Australian compliance requirements (BAS, STP, etc.)
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

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”)