Remote Senior Manager Accountant for Australian Clients

Hunt St; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,461,000 - 1,948,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Independent contractor

Job summary

Hunt St is seeking a Senior Manager Accountant based in the Philippines to oversee a bookkeeping team and provide high-level review, guidance, and client-focused support. You will manage deadlines, ensure accuracy, and apply strong Australian tax knowledge while collaborating with Australian clients.

This 100% remote role is contracted directly by the client, not through an agency, with responsibility for quality and process improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA qualification required, Philippine CPA acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation.
• Experience overseeing a bookkeeping team and client-facing work.
• Proficiency with Xero and Excel for financial review and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day leadership of the Philippines-based bookkeeping team.
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
• Conduct quarterly balance sheet reviews and provide feedback to bookkeepers.
• Ensure deadlines and deliverables are met and communicated clearly.
• Provide high-level accounting guidance and technical support to the team.
• Monitor quality across the client portfolio and escalate issues as needed.
• Act as senior escalation point for accounting matters and client queries.
• Maintain direct communication with clients and build professional relationships.
• Coach and develop bookkeepers through ongoing guidance.
• Use Xero and Excel for review, analysis, reporting, and oversight.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and quality standards.
• Maintain understanding of Australian accounting and tax requirements for clients.

Skills

CPA qualification

Australian tax knowledge

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Education

CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Hunt St is seeking a Senior Manager Accountant based in the Philippines to oversee a bookkeeping team and provide high-level review, guidance, and client-focused support. You will manage deadlines, ensure accuracy, and apply strong Australian tax knowledge while collaborating with Australian clients.

This 100% remote role is contracted directly by the client, not through an agency, with responsibility for quality and process improvements.