# Senior Accountant - Australian Accounting (008-01389)

**Company:** [Hunt St](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/di1bo3LVzjhxpvRWdcoroy.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Recruitment

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## Description

**​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates**

**Job Role:** Senior Accountant – Australian Accounting

**Compensation range:** $2,400 AUD - $3,500 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:** An Australian finance and CFO advisory firm providing finance and operational BAU outsourced services and advisory services to growing mid-sized businesses. The firm supports clients with financial management, reporting, analysis, and commercial decision-making through a practical, hands-on approach to improve financial processes and provide actionable growth insights.

**Role Overview:** We are seeking a hard-working, proactive, go-getter Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This role has a strong focus on supporting e-commerce and retail-related businesses within our client portfolio. It is a generalist accounting position suited to an ambitious, highly driven professional who can manage complex operational finance workflows and adapt seamlessly to dynamic client environments.

With multiple clients in the pipeline requiring operational finance capability, this is an opportunity to join a fast-growing operation where your accounting expertise, initiative, and dedication will directly impact client success.

**Key Responsibilities:** 

-   Perform multi-entity bank, payment gateway, and general ledger reconciliations across varied accounting systems.
-   Manage accounts inbox triage, verifying supplier details, reviewing incoming bills, and routing documents efficiently.
-   Oversee AP batch payment processes, supplier payment setups, and approval workflows across multiple bank platforms.
-   Support payroll operations, including wages calculations, leave reconciliations, and payroll disbursement support.
-   Provide end-to-end general accounting support based on individual client requirements.
-   Take ownership of assigned accounting responsibilities and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
-   Support the day-to-day accounting needs of assigned clients.
-   Review and maintain financial records and accounting information with a high level of accuracy.
-   Work with different client processes, systems, and accounting requirements.
-   Adapt quickly when taking on new clients or transitioning into new accounts.
-   Manage multiple priorities and deadlines across different client requirements.
-   Identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, or issues in accounting information and address them appropriately.
-   Maintain organised and accurate accounting records and documentation.
-   Communicate clearly with clients and relevant stakeholders regarding accounting requirements, priorities, and issues.
-   Work independently while maintaining consistent communication and accountability.
-   Support additional clients and accounting requirements as the business continues to grow.
-   Maintain a high standard of professionalism, accuracy, and service across all assigned client accounts.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**

-   Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar senior-level accounting role.
-   Strong generalist accounting experience.
-   Experience supporting clients with different accounting requirements and processes.
-   Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
-   Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
-   Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-   Comfortable working remotely and supporting international clients.
-   Adaptable and comfortable working across different client environments.
-   Australian accounting experience is preferred, subject to confirmation.
-   Must be available for a full-time position and commit exclusively to this role. This is a dedicated position and cannot be combined with other employment or ongoing client work.

**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”)