Accountant (ATO experience) (021 - 866)

Hunt St; Manila; Remote; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,401,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt St Pty Ltd is looking for an experienced Accountant based in the Philippines to join the client’s team as an independent contractor. You will collaborate with the bookkeeping team to prepare financial reports and tax returns in line with Australian tax law and ATO requirements.

This remote, full-time contractor role requires CPA qualification (or equivalent), strong knowledge of Australian taxation, and proficiency with Xero.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years experience in Australian tax compliance and financial reporting.
• Solid knowledge of Australian tax law and ATO requirements.
• Strong written English and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business financial reports and tax returns for client base.
• Review tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with bookkeepers to review BAS-prepared financials before taxation.
• Ensure all work complies with Australian tax law and ATO requirements.
• Flag discrepancies or issues with the client director in a timely manner.

Skills

Self-directed work style

Strong written English

Clear communication

Education

CPA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role:

Accountant

Compensation range:

$2,000 - $2,800 AUD Monthly

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time contractor role with flexible hours. You'll work autonomously and manage your own schedule, with availability expected to overlap with Australian business hours. Work is output-focused: clear deliverables, realistic timelines, and direct communication with a small team.

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 client is a boutique bookkeeping firm working directly with Australian businesses: companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced accountant to join the client’s team on a contractor basis. You'll work closely with their bookkeeping team to prepare financial reports and tax returns for their client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare business financial reports and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and
• Review individual tax returns for accuracy and compliance
• Liaise with our bookkeepers to review BAS-prepared financials before proceeding to tax
• compliance
• Ensure all work meets Australian tax law and ATO requirements
• Flag discrepancies or issues with the director in a timely manner

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in Australian tax compliance and financial reporting
• CPA qualified (or equivalent) with strong knowledge of Australian tax law
• Solid experience with Xero
• Familiar with the compliance requirements for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders
• Strong written English and clear communication skills
• Self-directed and able to manage workload independently

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”)