Senior Bookkeeper (003 - 587)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Senior 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: Trusted Melbourne Bookkeepers Specializing in XERO, MYOB & QuickBooks. 

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper with strong expertise in Australian bookkeeping and compliance requirements. This role supports multiple clients within a professional accounting environment, ensuring accurate financial records, compliance with Australian tax regulations, and delivery of high-quality financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, client-focused, and confident working in a fast-paced, multi-client setting.

Key Responsibilities: 

Client Bookkeeping & Financial Management

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple Australian clients across various industries
• Maintain general ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Process accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, and expense management
• Prepare and review BAS, IAS, and other compliance-related reports (as applicable)
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Maintain compliance with Australian tax and statutory requirements
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation
• Liaise with accountants and client stakeholders regarding financial matters
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records

Systems & Process Management

• Utilize Xero for bookkeeping and reporting functions
• Maintain organized financial documentation and digital records
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Participate in practical system assessments when required

Client & Team Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams in English
• Provide clear financial updates and respond to client queries
• Collaborate via Microsoft Teams and Zoom for meetings and coordination
• Manage workload across multiple client engagement

• At least 5 years of professional bookkeeping experience
• Demonstrated experience in Australian bookkeeping and compliance
• Background working in a professional accounting or bookkeeping firm (not solely in-house)
• Experience servicing multiple clients simultaneously
  Strong working knowledge of Australian tax obligations and reporting standards
• Proficiency in Xero (practical assessment required)
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Comfortable working remotely and collaborating via Teams and Zoom

Preferred Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Client-service mindset with professional communication style
• Experience supporting Australian SMEs or professional services clients

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”)