Senior Accountant (016 - 1285)

Hunt St Pty Ltd; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,224,000 - 1,469,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt St Pty Ltd seeks a Senior Accountant based in the Philippines to support Australian client portfolios as an independent contractor.

You will handle bookkeeping, prepare management accounts and BAS, supervise junior bookkeepers, and help optimize workflows with AI tools. This is a 100% remote, contractor engagement aligned with AU business hours.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualified, or actively progressing toward qualification.
• Experience with Australian businesses is essential.
• Proven ability to supervise junior bookkeepers.
• Experience with BAS and management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an acquired portfolio of Australian clients.
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks for the client portfolio.
• Review and mentor junior bookkeepers and accounting staff.
• Prepare and review management accounts and BAS.
• Support delivery of bookkeeping and accounting services across clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows with AI tools like Claude.

Skills

CPA/CA qualified

Strong accounting experience

Experience with Australian clients

Supervising junior staff

Independent and self-motivated

Education

CPA or CA certification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

MYOB

Reckon

Job description

Looking for Philippines-based candidates. Job Role: Senior Accountant. Compensation range: $2,500 AUD - $3,000 AUD / Monthly Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement. 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.

Who We Are

At Hunt St , we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client 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

Our client is a growing Australian finance and accounting services firm supporting businesses across construction, manufacturing, resources, agriculture, and other industries. They provide hands‑on support across accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, working closely with clients to improve financial performance and business operations. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the integration of a newly acquired business and oversee day‑to‑day financial operations.

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands‑on Senior Accountant to take ownership of a portfolio of Australian clients and support the day‑to‑day delivery of accounting and bookkeeping services. This is a practical, delivery‑focused role. You will be expected to perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks, as well as review the work of junior bookkeepers, prepare management accounts and BAS, and help improve processes as the practice grows. You will work directly with the Director and this is a high‑trust role suited to a qualified or near‑qualified accountant who is self‑reliant, proactive, and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.

• Take ownership of an acquired portfolio of Australian clients and ensure a smooth transition.
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks across the client portfolio.
• Review and quality‑check work completed by junior bookkeepers, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Prepare and review management accounts and BAS.
• Support the delivery of bookkeeping and accounting services across the client portfolio.
• Progressively supervise additional offshore team members as the team grows.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, accuracy, and efficiency using AI tools such as Claude.
• Work independently, take ownership, and elevate issues when needed.

Requirements

• CPA or CA qualified, or actively progressing towards qualification.
• Strong accounting experience, ideally working with Australian businesses.
• Proven experience reviewing or supervising junior bookkeepers/accounting staff.
• Confident with management accounts and BAS.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or Reckon.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Interest or experience in using AI tools such as Claude to improve workflows.

Work Arrangement & Expectations

• 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”).