AU Bookkeeper (018-602) at Hunt St

, , Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

2000.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Xero, Australian Bookkeeping, GST Compliance, BAS Preparation, Excel, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Credit Card Reconciliation, Job Costing, Profitability Reporting, Financial Reporting, P&L Statements, Cash Flow Summaries, Data Analysis, English Communication

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Looking for Philippines-based candidates Job Role: Bookkeeper Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $2,000 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: An established trade services business delivering work across commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Projects are managed end to end, from early planning through to completion, with growth driven by repeat clients, referrals, and consistent workmanship. Role Overview: The Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial operations for a trade-based business. This role requires advanced Xero expertise, strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping and compliance requirements, and exceptional Excel skills to support accurate reporting and reconciliation. The successful candidate will work independently, maintain high data accuracy, and deliver reliable financial information. Key Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end bookkeeping using Xero, including accounts payable and receivable Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy Maintain financial records in compliance with Australian GST and ATO requirements Assist with BAS preparation and reporting Use Excel extensively for reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis, including formulas and multi-sheet workbooks Support job costing, expense tracking, and profitability reporting Prepare financial reports such as P&L statements and cash flow summaries Communicate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors as required Minimum 3 years’ Australian bookkeeping experience, ideally within a trade or service-based business Proven, in-depth experience using Xero Strong understanding of Australian bookkeeping practices, including GST and BAS Exceptional Excel skills, with experience working in complex spreadsheets and formulas High attention to detail and strong organisational skills Ability to work independently in a remote environment Strong written and verbal English communication skills 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”)

Responsibilities

The Bookkeeper will manage end-to-end daily bookkeeping and financial operations for a trade services business using Xero, including handling accounts payable/receivable and performing reconciliations. Key duties involve maintaining compliance with Australian GST and ATO requirements, assisting with BAS preparation, and utilizing advanced Excel skills for reporting.