Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Bookkeeper
Compensation range: AUD 1,500–2,000/month, depending on experience
Engagement type: Full-Time, Independent Contractor Agreement
Work Schedule: Approximately 40 hours/week, aligned with Australian business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM AEST)
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 business with over 30 years of experience in the industry.
Based in South-West Sydney, the company manufactures and supplies roofing and walling products, operates a fabrication and laser-cutting workshop, and works closely with builders and roofing contractors across the region.
Role Overview:
As the Bookkeeper, you’ll be responsible for managing the company’s core bookkeeping operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and collections.
You’ll receive full training on Harmonic, so while experience with the platform is a bonus, strong bookkeeping fundamentals, Australian accounting experience, and the ability to learn new systems quickly are more important.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is comfortable taking ownership of financial processes, communicating confidently with suppliers and customers, and proactively identifying discrepancies or issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods received
- Manage accounts payable transactions and prepare bank payment files for approval
- Maintain accurate supplier records
- Investigate and resolve pricing, quantity, and invoice discrepancies
Payroll
- Process payroll for factory and office employees
- Manage timesheets, leave, superannuation, and PAYG withholding
- Maintain accurate employee records
- Keep Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting up to date
Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Allocate customer payments and maintain accurate debtor ledgers
- Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up overdue payments
- Contact trade customers, including builders and roofers, by phone and email
- Build professional and friendly relationships while confidently managing collections
Reconciliation & Reporting
- Complete regular bank reconciliations
- Perform general ledger allocations
- Support month-end close
- Prepare aged debtor and creditor reports
- Identify discrepancies or anomalies early
- Suggest improvements to financial processes as the new system is implemented
Admin and Adhoc Tasks
Outside of accounts if requested you may be required to assist with General Administration tasks as part of office duties and assisting/ supporting other team members.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience
- Experience supporting Australian businesses
- Hands-on experience with Australian payroll, superannuation, PAYG, and STP
- Strong accounts payable and accounts receivable experience
- Comfortable handling collections and customer follow-ups by phone
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Clear, professional communication suitable for conversations with Australian customers and suppliers
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good judgement and the ability to proactively identify and flag issues
- Comfortable learning and adapting to new accounting or ERP systems
- Reliable home office setup with stable internet and backup power
Nice to Have
- Experience with Harmonic or similar ERP/manufacturing systems
- Bookkeeping experience within roofing, construction, building supplies, or manufacturing
- Experience with inventory-linked accounting, including purchase orders, goods receipting, and stock costing
- Experience with Xero, MYOB, Job Pack, or Micronet
Systems & Security
You’ll work primarily within Harmonic and online banking platforms, with access expanding as trust and familiarity with the systems develop.
Strong security practices are required, including:
- Two-factor authentication
- VPN usage
- Password manager
- Secure handling of financial and employee information
What Success Looks Like
First 30 Days
- Become familiar with Harmonic and the company’s finance processes
- Accurately process supplier invoices and stock receipting
First 90 Days
- Independently manage payroll and collections
- Keep bank reconciliations and financial records up to date
6 Months+
- Become a trusted owner of the day-to-day finance workflow
- Proactively identify process improvements
- Maintain accurate records and help keep debtor days under control
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”)