Remote Xero Bookkeeper (Contractor) – BAS & Payroll

Hunt St; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 725,400 - 837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

Independent contractor engagement

Job summary

Hunt St is seeking a Philippines-based Bookkeeper to support Australian clients as an independent contractor. The role focuses on accurate processing of accounts, payroll (including STP), IAS/BAS preparation, and timely reporting.

You’ll work with Xero, Karbon, HubDoc and DEXT to streamline bookkeeping and payroll tasks, aligned with AU business hours. Ideal candidates hold Xero certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple clients with shifting priorities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Business Management or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping functions for Australian clients; experience with Xero.
• Experience dealing with multiple clients with shifting priorities.
• Xero certification / Xero payroll certification.
• 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.

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

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Client service focus

Adaptability

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Business Management

Tools

Xero

Karbon

HubDoc

DEXT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hunt St is seeking a Philippines-based Bookkeeper to support Australian clients as an independent contractor. The role focuses on accurate processing of accounts, payroll (including STP), IAS/BAS preparation, and timely reporting.

You’ll work with Xero, Karbon, HubDoc and DEXT to streamline bookkeeping and payroll tasks, aligned with AU business hours. Ideal candidates hold Xero certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple clients with shifting priorities.