Senior Bookkeeper — Remote for Australian Clients

Hunt St; Philippines; Remote; PHP 974,000 - 1,364,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt St is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper for remote engagement with Australian clients, based in the Philippines. You will handle full-cycle bookkeeping, month-end processes, and management reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian standards.

This independent contractor role requires strong Xero/QuickBooks Online proficiency, Excel expertise, and the ability to manage multiple client files and deadlines across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years senior bookkeeping experience for Australian businesses.
• Solid knowledge of Australian GST, BAS and IAS.
• Experience with payroll (PAYG withholding, superannuation, entitlements).
• Proficiency with Xero or QuickBooks Online.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping across multiple Australian client files, including bank, credit card, loan and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end and year-end workpapers, journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other adjustments.
• Prepare accounts and supporting schedules to a standard suitable for accountant review, annual tax returns and financial statements.
• Prepare and review BAS and IAS calculations, applying correct Australian GST treatment.
• Process and review Australian payroll, including PAYG withholding, superannuation, leave and employee entitlements.
• Prepare management accounts, monthly reporting packs, variance analysis and other financial reports.
• Investigate discrepancies, aged balances and reconciliation issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Reconcile accounting records with inventory, e-commerce, POS and other operational systems where applicable.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable and transactional processing as required.
• Review work completed by other team members where appropriate and identify errors, process gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate clearly with the Australian team regarding outstanding information, risks, issues and recommended actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Hunt St is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper for remote engagement with Australian clients, based in the Philippines. You will handle full-cycle bookkeeping, month-end processes, and management reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian standards.

This independent contractor role requires strong Xero/QuickBooks Online proficiency, Excel expertise, and the ability to manage multiple client files and deadlines across diverse industries.