Accountant With Bookkeeping Experience - (017-975)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Accountant with Bookkeeping Experience

Compensation range: AUD $1,500 – $2,000 / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement (with the intention to transition to an EOR arrangement after approximately 6 months, subject to performance and business requirements)

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 well-established Australian professional services firm that provides accounting, taxation, and business advisory support to a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses. Their team works closely with business owners to help them make informed financial decisions, maintain compliance, improve cash flow, and create sustainable growth strategies. Rather than operating as a traditional compliance-only practice, they take a proactive approach to helping clients understand the financial health of their businesses and identify opportunities for improvement.

As the firm continues to grow, they are looking for a highly capable accounting professional who can become a trusted extension of the team, someone who can confidently handle both bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities while contributing valuable financial insights beyond day-to-day processing.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Accountant with strong bookkeeping expertise to support a growing Australian accounting practice. This role goes beyond transaction processing and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling bookkeeping, BAS preparation support, financial reporting, and general accounting responsibilities while also understanding the bigger picture of business performance. You will work closely with senior accountants and business advisors, assisting with client work across multiple industries and supporting the firm's commitment to delivering high-quality financial outcomes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, proactive, and capable of operating independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities for multiple client accounts

Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations

Maintain accurate financial records using Xero and other cloud-based accounting systems

Assist with BAS preparation and compliance-related accounting tasks

Prepare monthly management reports, financial statements, and supporting schedules

Review financial data for accuracy and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions

Support cash flow reporting and financial performance analysis

Assist with tax planning, support work, and year-end accounting requirements

Prepare workpapers and documentation for senior accountants and external stakeholders

Liaise with internal accounting staff to ensure client deadlines are met

Maintain organised and audit-ready financial records

Provide proactive recommendations to improve financial processes and reporting quality

Provide high-quality, commercially focused accounting services and support to a diverse client portfolio

Assist in researching and interpreting Australian taxation legislation and accounting regulations as required