Bookkeeper

Hunt St; Philippines; On-site; PHP 725,000 - 837,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunt St, based in the Philippines, is seeking a capable bookkeeper to support Australian clients as an independent contractor. You will handle accurate accounts processing, payroll (including STP), BAS/IAS prep, and timely reporting from a 100% remote setup.

You’ll set up Xero files, maximise use of HubDoc and DEXT, and collaborate with the Client Manager to meet deadlines. The role rewards attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple client priorities independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting and analysis.
• Bookkeeping for small to medium businesses, preferably Australian clients.
• Ability to handle multiple clients with shifting priorities.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; proficient MS Office use.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of client work within the agreed scope.
• Communicate with Manager if timelines cannot be met.
• Maintain accurate and timely client processes and records.
• BAS Agent compliance obligations are fulfilled efficiently.
• Provide feedback on Xero process improvements for clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and cost savings for clients.
• Set up Xero files per client requirements and maintain them.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Xero

HubDoc

DEXT

Karbon

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Looking for (Philippines-based) candidates

Compensation range: Php 65,000 - 75,000 + Performance Bonus

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.

Reports to: Client Manager

Who We Are

At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically 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 company is a team of certified Xero bookkeepers and BAS Agents. We help small business owners right across Australia prepare their BAS returns and streamline their bookkeeping processes, payroll and accounting records.

Role Overview

We’re on the lookout for a Bookkeeper who can keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. The role covers accurate and timely processing of accounts, payroll (including STP), superannuation, payroll tax, and regular reporting. You’ll also handle IAS and BAS prep, making sure everything’s lodged correctly and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the delivery of work in provided in a timely manner within the agreed scope.
• Ensure that all client work adheres to agreed time frames and communicate with Manager if cannot be actioned
• Ensure that all client processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• BAS Agent compliance obligations are adhered to efficiently and in a timely manner
• Provide feedback to Manager when you identify Xero process improvements for clients
• Provide feedback to Manager when you identify opportunities for clients to grow their business through cost cutting, improved cash flow, business opportunities, etc
• Set up of Xero files according to client requirements
• Maximise use of HubDoc and DEXT to ensure efficiency
• Always use Karbon for all tasks work and communicating with the team
• Professional development to ensuring relevance in the industry
• Other project work as required

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Business Management or relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting and analysis
• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping functions for a small to medium-sized business, and experienced with Australian clients
• Dealing with multiple clients with shifting priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to use Microsoft Office at an intermediate to high level
• Preferred experience with Karbon
• Ability to learn fast and adapt to changes
• High attention to detail
• Strong client service focus
• Initiative and ability to work independently and schedule your own time.
• Ability to forward plan, prioritising and actioning tasks in a timely manner
• Positive outlook

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”)