Remote Senior Accountant (AU) – Independent Contractor

Hunt St Pty Ltd; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,173,000 - 1,711,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from the Philippines

Independent contractor engagement

Job summary

Hunt St Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant – Australian Accounting for remote work from the Philippines. This independent contractor role focuses on supporting Australian clients with multi-entity accounting, payroll, AP, and general ledger tasks. You will align with AU business hours (approx.

9am–5pm) and manage client workflows across varied systems. This full-time contractor engagement requires high accuracy and the ability to handle diverse client needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar senior-level accounting role.
• Strong generalist accounting experience.
• Experience supporting clients with different accounting requirements and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working remotely and supporting international clients.
• Adaptable and comfortable working across different client environments.
• Australian accounting experience is preferred, subject to confirmation.
• Must be available for a full-time position and commit exclusively to this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-entity bank, payment gateway, and general ledger reconciliations across varied accounting systems.
• Manage accounts inbox triage, verifying supplier details, reviewing incoming bills, and routing documents efficiently.
• Oversee AP batch payment processes, supplier payment setups, and approval workflows across multiple bank platforms.
• Support payroll operations, including wages calculations, leave reconciliations, and payroll disbursement support.
• Provide end-to-end general accounting support based on individual client requirements.
• Take ownership of assigned accounting responsibilities and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the day-to-day accounting needs of assigned clients.
• Review and maintain financial records and accounting information with a high level of accuracy.
• Work with different client processes, systems, and accounting requirements.
• Adapt quickly when taking on new clients or transitioning into new accounts.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines across different client requirements.
• Identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, or issues in accounting information and address them appropriately.
• Maintain organised and accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Communicate clearly with clients and relevant stakeholders regarding accounting requirements, priorities, and issues.
• Work independently while maintaining consistent communication and accountability.
• Support additional clients and accounting requirements as the business continues to grow.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, accuracy, and service across all assigned client accounts.

Skills

Senior Accountant

Generalist accounting

Client-facing communication

Multic-entity reconciliations

Payroll support

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Detail-oriented

Time management

Independent contractor mindset

Remote work

AU client experience (preferred)

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

Hunt St Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant – Australian Accounting for remote work from the Philippines. This independent contractor role focuses on supporting Australian clients with multi-entity accounting, payroll, AP, and general ledger tasks. You will align with AU business hours (approx.

9am–5pm) and manage client workflows across varied systems. This full-time contractor engagement requires high accuracy and the ability to handle diverse client needs.