Bookkeeper (005-01367)

Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Bookkeeper
Compensation range: $2,000 - $2,500 AUD/month
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 a full-service electrical solutions provider catering to industrial, commercial, residential, and civil projects. They specialise in delivering customised and reliable electrical services, from complex industrial installations to home wiring, while prioritising safety, compliance, and efficiency. Their certified team offers 24/7 emergency support, ensuring projects run smoothly with minimal downtime and tailored solutions that meet each client's unique requirements.
Role Overview: This role runs the day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation processes. Prepare transactions for approval by the Australian finance controller, but will not have bank login or payment release access.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts payable
Process supplier invoices through Ezzybill and Hubdoc into Xero, with correct account and GST coding
Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts in Simpro, and follow up on any differences with site staff
Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve missing or unmatched invoices
Prepare the weekly payment run for approval
Set up and maintain supplier records (bank-detail changes are verified by the Australian team)
Accounts receivable
Invoice completed jobs in Simpro, including progress claims
Clear completed jobs that have not yet been invoiced
Monitor the sync from Simpro to Xero and resolve any errors
Follow up debtors by email and phone each week, and allocate customer payments
Bank reconciliation
Reconcile all bank accounts in Xero daily
Maintain bank rules and flag any unusual transactions
General
Follow the documented procedures and help keep them up to date
Use the AI and automation tools provided, and handle the exceptions they flag
Requirements
At least 3 years of bookkeeping or accounts experience with Australian clients
Strong, hands-on Xero experience covering accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation
Sound understanding of Australian GST coding (for example GST on expenses, GST free, capital purchases)
Experience reconciling supplier statements and following up debtors
Excellent written and spoken English, and confident phoning Australian customers
High attention to detail and comfortable working to documented procedures
Desirable
Experience with Simpro or another field service or job management system (such as ServiceM8, AroFlo or Ascora)
Experience with Ezzybill, Hubdoc or Dext
Exposure to the construction, trades or electrical industries, including progress claims and retentions
A bookkeeping or accounting qualification
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")

Work arrangement
Yes