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- Location
- Hiring in Philippines
- Work setup
- Remote
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Engagement
- Freelance
THE OPPORTUNITY
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About the role
- Job Role: Bookkeeper
- Role Overview: Join a growing bookkeeping team managing a portfolio of Australian small business clients. You’ll maintain accurate financial records, process payroll on time, and communicate directly with clients to keep their accounts running smoothly. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills and build a long-term career with a supportive Australian firm.
What you'll do
- Process transactions and reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts accurately.
- Code transactions correctly for Australian GST, including GST-free items.
- Process weekly payroll accurately and meet deadlines, including Monday payroll before 2:00 PM AEST.
- Prepare BAS and IAS workpapers for review by the accounting team.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier bills, invoices, and debtor follow-ups.
- Communicate with clients to request information and clarify bookkeeping requirements.
- Prepare month-end and quarter-end reports and maintain organised client records.
- Document processes and client notes to support team collaboration.
- Track time accurately against client jobs for billing purposes.
What they're looking for
- Must have at least 2–3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience.
- A solid grasp of Australian GST, including how to research and confirm whether an item is GST or GST-free.
- Proficiency in cloud accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks Online.
- Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to explain bookkeeping matters to clients in a friendly, easy-to-understand way.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management.
- Experience working with Australian accounting firms or Australian small business clients.
- Experience managing multiple client accounts, particularly in healthcare, construction, or e-commerce.
- Familiarity with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), PAYG, and Australian payroll awards.
- Work Arrangement & Expectations:
- 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”)
Important requirements
- Looking for Philippines-based candidates
- 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.
- Reliable home office setup with stable internet and backup power and connectivity.
- This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
Benefits
- Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $2,000 AUD / Monthly
- Compensation: AUD 1,500–2,000 per monthly
About the company
- 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 award-winning Australian accounting firm with offices across major Australian cities. They offer a range of services, including tax, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, business advisory, SMSF, and virtual CFO services, with specialist expertise in healthcare, construction, and e-commerce. Known for their personalised approach and supportive team culture, they prioritise strong client relationships and quality service.
Source metadata
- Seniority: Mid-level
Conflicting source details
- Employment type: Full Time
Other source details
- Looking for Philippines-based candidatesJob Role: Bookkeeper Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $2,000 AUD / Monthly Engagement type:Independent Contractor Agreement Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx.
- Experience processing weekly payroll and meeting strict deadlines; STP and superannuation experience is an advantage.
Original description · View source
Looking for Philippines-based candidatesJob Role: Bookkeeper Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $2,000 AUD / Monthly Engagement type:Independent Contractor Agreement Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx.
Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Bookkeeper
Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $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 an award-winning Australian accounting firm with offices across major Australian cities. They offer a range of services, including tax, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, business advisory, SMSF, and virtual CFO services, with specialist expertise in healthcare, construction, and e-commerce. Known for their personalised approach and supportive team culture, they prioritise strong client relationships and quality service.
Role Overview: Join a growing bookkeeping team managing a portfolio of Australian small business clients. You’ll maintain accurate financial records, process payroll on time, and communicate directly with clients to keep their accounts running smoothly. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills and build a long-term career with a supportive Australian firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Process transactions and reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts accurately.
Code transactions correctly for Australian GST, including GST-free items.
Process weekly payroll accurately and meet deadlines, including Monday payroll before 2:00 PM AEST.
Prepare BAS and IAS workpapers for review by the accounting team.
Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier bills, invoices, and debtor follow-ups.
Communicate with clients to request information and clarify bookkeeping requirements.
Prepare month-end and quarter-end reports and maintain organised client records.
Document processes and client notes to support team collaboration.
Track time accurately against client jobs for billing purposes.
Requirements
Must have at least 2–3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience.
A solid grasp of Australian GST, including how to research and confirm whether an item is GST or GST-free.
Experience processing weekly payroll and meeting strict deadlines; STP and superannuation experience is an advantage.
Proficiency in cloud accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks Online.
Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to explain bookkeeping matters to clients in a friendly, easy-to-understand way.
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management.
Reliable home office setup with stable internet and backup power and connectivity.
Experience working with Australian accounting firms or Australian small business clients.
Experience managing multiple client accounts, particularly in healthcare, construction, or e-commerce.
Familiarity with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), PAYG, and Australian payroll awards.
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”)
Originally posted on Himalayas
Employment type: Full Time
Seniority: Mid-level
Categories: Bookkeeper, Senior-Bookkeeper, Accounting-Bookkeeper, Remote-Bookkeeper, Financial-Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping-Clerk, Bookkeeping, Part-Time-Bookkeeper, Freelance-Bookkeeper, VAT-Bookkeeper
Job functions: Finance
Timezone restrictions: 8
Compensation: AUD 1,500–2,000 per monthly