Senior Bookkeeper (003 - 00913) 2

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Senior Bookkeeper
Compensation range: $1,800 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: The company is an Australian-based financial services firm that provides personalized bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. They offer a range of services designed to help business owners manage their finances and streamline their operations; Bookkeeping & Accounting,
Role Overview: Preparation of client accounts;

Day to day data entry of client transactions and preparation of required workpapers and statutory returns under the supervision of the team leader

Transaction processing (bookkeeping), payroll, BAS/IAS, superannuation, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Key Responsibilities:

Accurately reconcile all transactions daily/weekly/monthly in Xero for multiple entities

Processing invoices in Dext

Preparation of payroll for multiple entities on a weekly basis including Superannuation

Preparation of monthly or quarterly Business Activity Statements and monthly IAS

Monitor and ensure compliance with all statutory deadlines and submission of returns for clients by the deadline

Reconciles general ledger accounts with external records (eg ATO integrated client account, super and payroll tax)

Able to competently prepare a fully reconciled Trial Balance

Able to competently prepare Adjustment Journals

Invoicing of client statements and receivables

Promptly informs the Manager of any issues with accounts

Maintains and builds a supportive and effective team culture

Upholds and promotes the firm’s value

Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards.

Requirements
The role’s minimum skills include:

At least 3+ years’ experience in Australian Bookkeeping or Accounting

Advanced Skills with XERO

Experience with Dext

Experience with Karbon

Experience with XPM

Intermediate Word and Excel skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Well-honed bookkeeping skills with above average communications skills

Desired Skills or Qualifications:

Accounting degree;

Intermediate MS Excel and MS Word Certification

Familiarity with the Australian Taxation Office portal

Key Performance Indicators of Success include:
● All transactions entered accurately with appropriate supporting evidence
● Bank reconciliations are performed on all bank accounts at an agreed frequency
● All statutory returns are accurate and submitted on time
● All payrolls are completed on time and accurately
● All client requests are responded to within 24 hours (being the next business day)
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