Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Bookkeeper
Compensation range: $1,600 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: An Australian landscape construction company that designs and builds creative, high-end outdoor play spaces.
Role Overview: The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the business with day-to-day accounting, payroll and financial administration tasks.
This role ensures financial transactions are processed efficiently, accounts are reconciled in a timely manner, and all relevant compliance obligations, including taxation, payroll and financial reporting, are met. The Bookkeeper supports management through accurate reporting, effective cash flow administration, professional communication and the maintenance of high standards of confidentiality and data integrity.
The role also provides procurement and purchasing support to assist with the efficient delivery of projects and day-to-day business operations. This includes preparing and issuing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, tracking orders and assisting with the coordination of materials and services. These responsibilities may develop over time to include broader procurement and purchasing functions as the needs of the business evolve.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & Timesheets
Process weekly payroll accurately and on time for our site and office teams.
Review and process timesheets from ClockShark / HappyHR.
Interpret and apply Modern Awards, working alongside our People & Culture advisor.
Manage leave, superannuation and paid parental leave, including government payments.
Respond promptly and clearly to team members’ pay questions.
Compliance & Reporting
Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS, and manage PAYG withholding.
Manage payroll tax and WorkCover obligations.
Keep all compliance reporting accurate, up to date and aligned with Australian requirements.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Process supplier bills and expenses so everything is paid on time.
Issue client invoices promptly and accurately.
Follow up overdue accounts and manage debtors professionally.
Procurement and Purchasing Support
Prepare and issue purchase orders for materials, equipment, and other business requirements in accordance with established procedures and delegated approval limits.
Confirm that purchase orders contain accurate information, including supplier details, descriptions, quantities, agreed pricing, delivery requirements and relevant project or cost codes.
Liaise with suppliers to request quotations, confirm pricing and availability, clarify order details and coordinate delivery timeframes.
Follow up outstanding orders and communicate delivery updates, delays or discrepancies to relevant internal stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing procedures, supplier coordination and procurement record keeping.
As the business grows, the procurement component of the role may expand to include additional responsibilities.
Reconciliation & Cash Flow
Complete regular bank and account reconciliations in Xero.
Prepare and maintain cash flow projections to support planning.
Build and update reports in Excel for the CFO and directors.
Financial Administration
Maintain organised, well-documented financial records.
Complete data entry with a high level of accuracy.
Support the CFO and Finance Officer with ad hoc finance tasks.
Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
5+…