Senior Bookkeeper (003 - 00913) 2
at Hunt St
Looking for Philippines-based candidatesJob Role: Senior Bookkeeper Compensation range: $1,800 AUD - $2,000 AUD / Monthly Engagement type:Independent Con
Job Overview
Published
Sep 13, 2026
Expires
Dec 12, 2026
Source
Hunt St
Region
PL
Type
Remote / Work From Home
Category
WFH
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Looking for Philippines-based candidates Job Role: Senior Bookkeeper
Compensation range: $1,800 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: The company is an Australian-based financial services firm that provides personalized bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. They offer a range of services designed to help business owners manage their finances and streamline their operations; Bookkeeping & Accounting,
Role Overview: Preparation of client accounts;
Day to day data entry of client transactions and preparation of required workpapers and statutory returns under the supervision of the team leader
Transaction processing (bookkeeping), payroll, BAS/IAS, superannuation, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Key Responsibilities
Accurately reconcile all transactions daily/weekly/monthly in Xero for multiple entities
Processing invoices in Dext
Preparation of payroll for multiple entities on a weekly basis including Superannuation
Preparation of monthly or quarterly Business Activity Statements and monthly IAS
Monitor and ensure compliance with all statutory deadlines and submission of returns for clients by the deadline
Reconciles general ledger accounts with external records (eg ATO integrated client account, super and payroll tax)
Able to competently prepare a fully reconciled Trial Balance
Able to competently prepare Adjustment Journals
Invoicing of client statements and receivables
Promptly informs the Manager of any issues with accounts
Maintains and builds a supportive and effective team culture
Upholds and promotes the firm’s value
Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards.
Requirements The role’s minimum skills include
At least 3+ years’ experience in Australian Bookkeeping or Accounting
Advanced Skills with XERO
Experience with Dext
Experience with Karbon
Experience with XPM
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desired Skills or Qualifications
- Accounting degree;
- Intermediate MS Excel and MS Word Certification
- Familiarity with the Australian Taxation Office portal
- Key Performance Indicators of Success include: ● All transactions entered accurately with appropriate supporting evidence
- Bank reconciliations are performed on all bank accounts at an agreed frequency
- All statutory returns are accurate and submitted on time
- All payrolls are completed on time and accurately
- All client requests are responded to within 24 hours (being the next business day)
- 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”)
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Is the Senior Bookkeeper (003 - 00913) 2 role 100% remote?+
Yes, this is a fully remote work-from-home position with Hunt St. You can collaborate asynchronously, manage project deliverables, and participate in virtual team meetings from your home office without daily commuting.
What qualifications and experience are needed for Senior Bookkeeper (003 - 00913) 2?+
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Who is eligible to apply for this job?+
This remote opening welcomes applications from PL and eligible remote regions. Candidates must ensure they meet the work authorization, residency, or independent contractor criteria required by Hunt St.
What is the salary and benefits package for Senior Bookkeeper (003 - 00913) 2?+
The expected compensation for this role is competitive compensation aligned with global remote market standards. In addition to base compensation, remote positions often provide flexible working hours, home office equipment stipends, and professional growth opportunities.
How do I apply and what should I prepare for the interview?+
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