Looking for Philippines-based candidatesJob Role: Senior Accountant/ManagerCompensation range: $2,500 AUD - $3,500 AUD / MonthlyEngagement type: Independent Contractor AgreementWork 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: Our client is a well-established Australian accounting firm with more than four decades of experience supporting individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. The practice provides tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and financial guidance, combining extensive industry experience with a practical, client-focused approach.Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant/Manager to take a hands-on role managing a portfolio of Australian SME and individual clients. You’ll prepare and finalise tax and accounting work, manage client relationships, respond to queries, and provide practical tax and compliance advice.You’ll also mentor intermediate accountants and bookkeepers, monitor workflow and deadlines, and help ensure high-quality work is delivered on time. The ideal candidate is technically strong, organised, client-focused, and confident working autonomously in a remote environment.Key Responsibilities: Prepare and finalise Australian tax returns and financial statements for individuals, trusts, and companies.Review accounting and tax work prepared by intermediate accountants and bookkeepers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Manage a portfolio of SME and individual clients, acting as a primary point of contact.Communicate directly with clients via email, phone, and other channels, responding promptly and professionally to queries.Provide practical tax planning, compliance, and accounting advice based on current Australian tax legislation.Monitor client work, workflow, and deadlines to ensure ATO, ASIC, and client obligations are met.Mentor and support intermediate accountants and bookkeepers, providing technical guidance and feedback.Monitor team productivity and help identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks.Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality, and client service across all work.Stay up to date with relevant Australian tax and compliance requirements.RequirementsRequired Skills and Qualifications:Strong working knowledge of Australian tax law and its practical applicationExcellent written and verbal communication skills — confident corresponding directly with clientsProven experience in a public practice environmentProficient with Xero, FYI, Annature, and Microsoft 365 (or willingness to learn quickly)Able to work autonomously in a remote environmentCA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) preferredDemonstrated high academic grades in numeracy and literacyWork 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 workReflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)
Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Senior Accountant/Manager
Compensation range: $2,500 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: Our client is a well-established Australian accounting firm with more than four decades of experience supporting individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. The practice provides tax, accounting, bookkeeping, and financial guidance, combining extensive industry experience with a practical, client-focused approach.
Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant/Manager to take a hands-on role managing a portfolio of Australian SME and individual clients. You’ll prepare and finalise tax and accounting work, manage client relationships, respond to queries, and provide practical tax and compliance advice.
You’ll also mentor intermediate accountants and bookkeepers, monitor workflow and deadlines, and help ensure high-quality work is delivered on time. The ideal candidate is technically strong, organised, client-focused, and confident working autonomously in a remote environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and finalise Australian tax returns and financial statements for individuals, trusts, and companies.
- Review accounting and tax work prepared by intermediate accountants and bookkeepers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Manage a portfolio of SME and individual clients, acting as a primary point of contact.
- Communicate directly with clients via email, phone, and other channels, responding promptly and professionally to queries.
- Provide practical tax planning, compliance, and accounting advice based on current Australian tax legislation.
- Monitor client work, workflow, and deadlines to ensure ATO, ASIC, and client obligations are met.
- Mentor and support intermediate accountants and bookkeepers, providing technical guidance and feedback.
- Monitor team productivity and help identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality, and client service across all work.
- Stay up to date with relevant Australian tax and compliance requirements.
Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge of Australian tax law and its practical application
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills — confident corresponding directly with clients
- Proven experience in a public practice environment
- Proficient with Xero, FYI, Annature, and Microsoft 365 (or willingness to learn quickly)
- Able to work autonomously in a remote environment
- CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) preferred
- Demonstrated high academic grades in numeracy and literacy
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”)
At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically 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.
At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically 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.
