Finance/Admin Assistant (013-0788)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Finance/Admin Assistant

Compensation range: $2,000 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 a long-standing, family-owned transport and logistics provider based in Australia, specialising in the safe and efficient delivery of plant stock and general freight. With decades of experience supporting the nursery and landscaping industries, they’ve built a reputation for reliability, care, and consistency in handling time-sensitive and delicate deliveries.

They work closely with wholesalers, retailers, landscapers, and local councils, ensuring products are delivered on time and in excellent condition. Their approach goes beyond standard freight—focusing on precision, strong operational processes, and maintaining high service standards across every delivery.

With a strong emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, and long-term partnerships, the business is focused on investing in its people, systems, and technology to stay ahead in a niche but essential part of the logistics industry.

Role Overview: We’re looking for an experienced and detail-focused Accounts & Admin Support professional to take ownership of a range of finance and operational tasks as part of an offshore support function. This role will play a key part in keeping day-to-day financial processes accurate, organised, and running smoothly.

You’ll be handling core responsibilities such as payroll, invoicing, debtor follow-ups, reviewing consignments, and customer charging, along with general admin and accounting support. Accuracy is critical in this role, as your work directly impacts financial outcomes, so a strong eye for detail and a methodical approach are essential. You will also support of the client’s ice cream shops with payroll and accounting

The ideal candidate is someone who can get up to speed quickly, work independently, and communicate clearly with the wider team. You’ll need to be comfortable navigating accounting systems (experience with Xero or MYOB is helpful) and confident in solving problems without needing constant direction.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys taking ownership, values precision, and can bring structure and reliability to financial and admin processes.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Prepare and issue invoices, ensuring all charges are correct and properly documented
• Follow up on outstanding debts and maintain up-to-date debtor records
• Review consignments and ensure accurate customer charging based on services provided
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to keep financial processes running smoothly
• Maintain a high level of accuracy across all financial tasks, recognising the direct impact of errors
• Work confidently across accounting systems (e.g., Xero, MYOB or similar), ensuring data is accurate and well-maintained
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies or queries
• Identify and resolve issues proactively without relying on constant supervision
• Support continuous improvement of processes by identifying more efficient ways of working
• Ad hoc support required for various projects or investments

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience as a finance and admin assistant
• Strong experience in general accounting like payroll, invoicing, reporting, etc
• Proficient in accounting systems such as XERO and Reckon
• Strong English communication skills with experience in collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders
• High attention to detail and level of accuracy

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”)