Part Time Bookkeeper (001-0496)

Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidates

Job Role: Bookkeeper (Part Time)

Compensation range: $1,000 AUD - $1,200 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: Part-time to start (approx. 3 days / ~60%), with clear intention to scale to full-time once workload and systems allow. Salary will increase if and when the role transitions to full-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: This is a small bookkeeping team providing professional, personalised services tailored to each business’s needs. Led by an experienced practitioner with over 15 years in the industry, the firm focuses on best-practice processes, compliance, and efficient financial management using modern cloud-based systems.

They support clients across a wide range of industries, including hospitality, construction, trades, professional services, healthcare, events, and not-for-profits.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Australian Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial records and support accurate, compliant reporting across the business. This role is responsible for maintaining clean accounts, ensuring compliance with Australian tax and payroll requirements, and supporting cash flow and financial decision-making.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Australian bookkeeping standards, works confidently with cloud accounting systems, and can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities: 

Core Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records in line with Australian standards
• Process income, expenses, journals, and reconciliations
• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and resolve discrepancies

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and schedule payments
• Issue customer invoices and monitor receivables
• Follow up overdue accounts and support cash flow

Payroll & Superannuation (if applicable)

• Process payroll in compliance with Australian legislation
• Manage Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting
• Calculate and process superannuation, PAYG, and leave entitlements

BAS, GST & Compliance

• Prepare and assist with BAS lodgements
• Manage GST, PAYG, and IAS obligations
• Ensure compliance with ATO reporting deadlines

Reporting & Support

• Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Liaise with accountants or BAS Agents as required

Systems & Process Improvement

• Use and maintain cloud accounting systems (Xero)
• Maintain organised digital financial records
• Support process improvements where possible
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in Australian bookkeeping
• Solid understanding of GST, BAS, payroll, and ATO compliance
• Experience with STP-enabled payroll systems
• Extensive/advanced knowledge in Xero

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage time effectively within part-time hours
• Good communication skills and professional discretion
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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:

• Be available for meetings and collaboration during core [AEST or PHT] business hours
• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)