Accountant (ATO experience) (021 - 866)

Hunt St Pty Ltd; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,002,000 - 1,403,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt St Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced accountant based in the Philippines to join a boutique client’s bookkeeping team on a 100% remote independent contractor basis. You will collaborate with Australian clients and their bookkeepers to produce financial reports and tax returns.

The role requires CPA qualification (or equivalent), strong knowledge of Australian tax law, and proficiency with Xero; you will work autonomously with flexible hours, overlapping Australian business hours.

Qualifications

• CPA qualification or equivalent with knowledge of Australian tax law.
• Strong written English and communication skills.
• 2–3 years of experience in Australian tax compliance and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business financial reports and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Review individual tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with 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.

Skills

Strong written English

Clear communication skills

Self-directed

Independent workload management

Education

CPA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Accountant

Compensation range: $2,000 - $2,800 AUD Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

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
• sole traders
• 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

• 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

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”)