Senior Bookkeeper (019-838)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Senior Bookkeeper

Compensation range: $1,500 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 an Australian materials company focused on developing modular benchtop solutions that are more sustainable, safer to use, and faster to deliver than traditional options. Its products are designed to streamline installation timelines while maintaining durability and practical performance. After an initial market launch, it is now expanding across Australia.

Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to own day-to-day finance and admin operations in a full-time role, working independently to manage processes, provide proactive reporting, and support business growth across a national expansion, while also assisting an established group company.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial records
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Process invoicing and maintain accurate expense tracking
• Support payroll processing, including superannuation compliance
• Assist with BAS preparation and related reporting requirements
• Monitor cash flow, prepare forecasts, and conduct cost analysis
• Prepare and maintain stock/inventory level reporting
• Coordinate shipping documentation and related administrative tasks
• Liaise with external accountants and advisors as required
• Provide general administrative and finance process support

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ bookkeeping experience, preferably within Australian businesses
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks
• Strong understanding of Australian compliance requirements, including BAS, GST, and superannuation
• Proven experience across the full bookkeeping cycle, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, BAS preparation, and payroll processing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Self-motivated and capable of independently managing end-to-end processes
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain a broader commercial perspective

Nice-to-haves:

• Exposure to construction, manufacturing, or product-based businesses
• Multi-entity bookkeeping
• Cash flow forecasting capability

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”)