Accountant, Senior Bookkeeper

Hunt St

. Process payroll for multiple clients, including timesheet/rostering data from Deputy; handle STP reporting, superannuation and PAYG withholding .

Posted 9/29/2026contractRemote • PhilippinesSenior💰 A$1,800 - A$2,200 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end finance functions, including payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end closing. Proficient in Xero and capable of maintaining accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with GST/BAS obligations.

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Payroll ProcessingAccounts Payable ManagementAccounts Receivable ManagementXero ProficiencyGST/BAS Preparation

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Hard Skills

BookkeepingFinancial ReportingReconciliationJournal EntriesSupplier ReconciliationDebtor Follow-UpIntercompany TransactionsAccrualsPrepaymentsPayment Runs

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementClient CommunicationAnalytical SkillsWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

XeroDeputy

Industry Keywords

Multi-Client PracticePAYG WithholdingSuperannuationFinancial Data AnalysisIndependent Contractor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll for multiple clients, including timesheet/rostering data from Deputy; handle STP reporting, superannuation and PAYG withholding
Manage accounts payable, including bill entry, approvals, supplier reconciliations and payment runs
Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, debtor follow-up and AR ledger maintenance
Prepare and close month-end, including accruals, prepayments and journal entries
Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts, including bank, credit card, loans, GST/PAYG control accounts and superannuation payable
Process intercompany transactions and eliminations across related entities where required
Assist with GST/BAS preparation and other periodic compliance obligations
Support the CFO/Director with client reporting, ad hoc analysis and reporting-ready financial data
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in Xero and other client platforms
Manage end-to-end finance functions across multiple Australian client accounts and communicate regularly with clients and the CFO/Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Philippines-based candidate
4+ years' bookkeeping/accounting experience, ideally in a multi-client practice environment
Working knowledge of Xero
Comfortable managing competing deadlines across multiple clients at once
High attention to detail, particularly in reconciliations
Strong written and spoken English for direct client and CFO communication
Successful candidates must disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
Successful candidates must reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile, clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work from home
Flexibility in how contractors manage their time
Opportunity to work with a Sydney-based Virtual CFO and accounting practice
Independent contractor engagement