Remote Xero Bookkeeper for BAS/IAS | Independent Contractor

Hunt St; Philippines; On-site; PHP 719,000 - 1,054,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt St is seeking a Bookkeeper based in the Philippines to support Australian clients as an independent contractor. You will focus on Xero maintenance, BAS/IAS preparation, and timely reconciliations while maintaining rigorous client records and communication with the accounting team.

This remote role requires you to align with AU business hours and to reflect this engagement clearly as an Independent Contractor on LinkedIn. A strong track record in bookkeeping and numeracy is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in Xero.
• Strong knowledge of BAS/IAS preparation and lodgement.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgement — able to distinguish material issues from minor, immaterial ones.
• Able to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and account reconciliations in Xero for a portfolio of SME clients.
• Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS statements.
• Apply judgement to identify and resolve material discrepancies, escalating only where genuinely necessary.
• Send out weekly ASIC compliance documents to clients.
• Maintain organised, up-to-date client files and records.
• Liaise with clients and the accounting team on bookkeeping matters as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Judgement

Tools

Xero

FYI

Microsoft 365

Job description

Hunt St is seeking a Bookkeeper based in the Philippines to support Australian clients as an independent contractor. You will focus on Xero maintenance, BAS/IAS preparation, and timely reconciliations while maintaining rigorous client records and communication with the accounting team.

This remote role requires you to align with AU business hours and to reflect this engagement clearly as an Independent Contractor on LinkedIn. A strong track record in bookkeeping and numeracy is essential.