AU Assistant Accountant (012-1440)

Hunt St; United States; À distance; USD 14 000 - 17 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Independent contractor engagement

Support from finance team

Résumé du poste

Hunt St in Australia is seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to join the finance team as a remote independent contractor. The role focuses on Accounts Payable with duties across Accounts Receivable, payroll and general accounting support.

You will work with a small finance team, use MYOB and Excel, and maintain accurate records while aligning with AU business hours. This is a contractor engagement for candidates in the Philippines.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Assistant Accountant roles.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal skills.
• Degree in Accounting or related discipline is desirable.
• MYOB experience is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Process supplier invoices and match to PO/docket approvals.
• Maintain supplier records and respond to inquiries.
• Process expense claims and reconcile card transactions.
• Set up customers in MYOB and issue invoices.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up overdue accounts.
• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Support month-end reporting and general ledger maintenance.

Connaissances

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formation

Accounting degree (desirable)

Outils

MYOB

MS Excel

Description du poste

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Assistant Accountant

Compensation range: $1,800 AUD - $2,200 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 commercial design and construction firm specialising in end-to-end workspace transformations. They deliver tailored fitout solutions across office, retail, and industrial environments, managing projects from concept design through to construction and handover. Their focus is on creating functional, high-quality spaces that align with client brand identity, operational needs, and project timelines.

Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. The role will initially focus on Accounts Payable (AP), with additional responsibilities across Accounts Receivable (AR), payroll and general accounting support.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices against purchase orders, delivery dockets and approvals.
• Review invoice coding and ensure appropriate authorisation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with weekly supplier payment runs.
• Maintain supplier records and respond to supplier enquiries.
• Process expense claims and reconcile credit card transactions.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Set up new customers in MYOB and maintain accurate customer records.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and progress claims.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up overdue accounts.
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies.
• Assist with debtor reporting and cash-flow forecasting.

General Accounting Support

• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Support month-end reporting and general ledger maintenance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide accounting support to the finance team.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or an Assistant Accountant role.
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A degree in Accounting or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• MYOB experience is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in construction, project-based businesses is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to join a growing business.
• Hands-on experience within a small finance team.
• Opportunities to develop broader accounting skills.
• Support and guidance from finance team.

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")

Originally posted on Himalayas