AU Bookkeeper (018-1002)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Bookkeeper

Compensation range: $2,000 AUD - $2,500 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 Australian financial services and advisory firm that supports clients with investment, compliance, taxation, and administrative requirements. With a steadily growing client base and ambitious expansion plans over the coming years, they are seeking to strengthen their team with professionals who can contribute to operational excellence and long-term business growth.

Role Overview: Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a growing Australian professional services business. Your responsibilities will include account reconciliations, accounts receivable management, financial reporting, and client payment administration.

This is a hands-on position that requires strong experience with Xero, advanced Excel capabilities, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be working across multiple financial workflows and reporting processes, making strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and a process-driven approach essential for success in the role.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial reports for Board reporting, including commentary on key movements and trends
• Develop and maintain weekly financial dashboards, including sourcing, consolidating, and presenting data in a clear and actionable format
• Perform client fee reconciliation checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Conduct general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist in the preparation of working papers for financial statement preparation
• Translate complex datasets into clear, concise reports and presentations for senior management and board reporting
• Manage accounts receivable processes, including raising invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and proactively following up with clients to ensure timely payment
• Process and allocate invoice payments accurately within Xero
• Set up and manage bank payments on behalf of clients, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and adherence to payment schedules

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, data analysis, formulas, and dashboard creation
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software
• Strong experience with financial data analysis and reporting
• Proven ability to work with large datasets and translate raw data into meaningful insights
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations and financial reporting processes
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping or financial operations experience
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities without hand-holding

Nice to Have

• Experience working with SMSF-related accounting or within a financial planning or tax advisory firm
• Familiarity with accounts payable and payment management processes
• Experience preparing working papers or supporting financial statement preparation

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”)