About the role
Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidates
Job Role: Financial Accountant
Compensation range: $2,500 AUD - $3,000 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: The client is an established Australian professional services firm providing accounting, tax, advisory, and financial services to individuals and small-to-medium businesses. They take a holistic, client-focused approach, delivering integrated solutions across compliance, advisory, and wealth services.
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant with a strong background in Australian taxation and compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, takes ownership of their work, and communicates clearly and professionally with both internal teams and clients.
You will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports, managing tax compliance obligations, and ensuring all work is review-ready. The ideal candidate has at least three years of hands-on Australian tax experience and is confident using Xero and Xero Practice Manager (XPM).
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Prepare financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders
Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and tax regulations
Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes
Prepare workpapers and maintain clear documentation for review
Taxation
Prepare and review Income Tax Returns (ITR), Company Tax Returns, Trust Returns, and BAS
Assist with FBT, PAYG, and other compliance lodgements as required
Ensure deadlines are met in line with ATO requirements
Identify potential tax issues and escalate appropriately
Client & Team Communication
Communicate clearly regarding missing information, deadlines, and outstanding items
Work closely with senior accountants and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality
Provide timely updates on job progress within XPM
Systems & Process
Manage jobs and workflows through Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
Maintain accurate client records and job tracking
Ensure bookkeeping data in Xero is clean and reconciled prior to preparing financials
Follow established SOPs and contribute to process improvements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Required:
Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Minimum 3 years of hands-on Australian tax and accounting experience
Strong working knowledge of Australian tax regulations and ATO compliance
Proficiency in Xero
Experience using Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively
Preferred:
Experience working with Australian public practice firms
Exposure to a variety of entity structures (SMEs, trusts, groups)
Experience preparing BAS and IAS independently
What We’re Looking For
Someone who takes full ownership of their work
A detail-oriented accountant who submits work that is review-ready
Strong communicator who is comfortable asking clarifying questions
Reliable, consistent, and committed to long-term growth
A team player who aligns with Australian business hours
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:
Be available for meetings and collaboration during core [AEST or PHT] business hours
Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)
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