Hunt St
via Workable
Senior Bookkeeper (031-1254)
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 22h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 21d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-08-25). Last seen at its source 1h ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Philippines
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Pay
A$1,700–2,000/mo
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Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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workable employer's own board first seen 11d ago · last seen 1h ago
The listing
Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Senior Bookkeeper
Compensation range: $1,700 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: Our client is an established Australian accounting and advisory practice providing bookkeeping, tax, and business support services to businesses across various stages of growth. The firm takes a practical and personalised approach, helping clients maintain accurate financial records, improve business processes, and make informed decisions through reliable accounting support.
Role Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to support their Australian accounting practice remotely. The successful candidate will manage bookkeeping activities in Xero, including payroll, reconciliations, month-end adjustments, and journal entries, while maintaining accurate client records and assisting with general practice administration.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented bookkeeping professional who enjoys working with systems and processes and is looking for a long-term opportunity to apply their expertise in an Australian business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage bookkeeping tasks using Xero, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date
- Process payroll-related tasks and maintain payroll records
- Prepare and post month-end adjustments and journal entries
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Review and clean up financial data within accounting systems
- Assist with maintaining organised client records and documentation
- Prepare and send documents for client signatures and approvals
- Support general accounting practice administration tasks as required
- Assist with improving bookkeeping processes and maintaining data accuracy
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years’ proven experience as a Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, or similar accounting role
- Strong hands-on experience using Xero; Xero certification is highly preferred
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial record management
- Experience with payroll processing, month-end adjustments, and journal entries
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently
- Comfortable working with systems, data cleanup, and administrative processes
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote, home-based environment
- Excellent written and verbal 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”)