Bookkeeper (021 - 1377)

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")

Work arrangement
Yes