Senior Manager, Accountant

Hunt St

. Oversee and provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Philippines-based bookkeeping team .

Posted 9/17/2026contractRemote • PhilippinesSenior💰 A$3,000 - A$4,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing bookkeeping teams, ensuring compliance with Australian accounting standards, and providing high-level technical support. Proficient in using Xero and Excel for financial analysis and reporting while maintaining strong client relationships.

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CPA QualificationXero ProficiencyAustralian Accounting KnowledgeLeadership SkillsClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Bookkeeping ManagementFinancial ReportingBalance Sheet ReviewCompliance MonitoringProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsCoaching and FeedbackProfessional Relationship BuildingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

XeroExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA QualificationPhilippine CPA Qualification

Industry Keywords

Australian AccountingTax RequirementsClient Portfolio ManagementQuality StandardsBookkeeping Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Philippines-based bookkeeping team
Review bookkeeping work across the relevant client portfolio for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Conduct quarterly balance sheet reviews, identify discrepancies, and provide constructive feedback
Ensure bookkeeping deadlines and deliverables are communicated, tracked, and met
Provide technical guidance and higher-level accounting support on complex issues
Monitor quality and consistency across the client portfolio
Act as a senior escalation point for accounting and bookkeeping matters
Communicate directly with clients, provide updates, address queries, and build professional relationships
Support bookkeeper development through coaching, feedback, and ongoing guidance
Use Xero and Excel for review, analysis, reporting, and team oversight
Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes, workflows, and quality standards
Maintain understanding of Australian accounting and tax requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years of experience in a Senior Accounting or bookkeeping management role, including overseeing and reviewing the work of a bookkeeping team
CPA qualification required; Philippine CPA qualification is acceptable
Strong knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation, with experience supporting Australian clients preferred
Proficiency in Xero and Excel, with experience reviewing financial records, balance sheets, and financial reporting
Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple client portfolios, communicate deadlines, provide feedback, and maintain high-quality standards across the team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in a client-facing role and the ability to provide clear, professional accounting support to clients
Must be based in the Philippines
Must disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
Must reflect this engagement on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor”

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work from home
Flexibility in managing time as an independent contractor