CG Accountant (ATO experience) (021 - 866)
Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Accountant
Compensation range: $2,000 - $2,800 AUD Monthly
Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement
Work Schedule: This is a full-time contractor role with flexible hours. You'll work autonomously and manage your own schedule, with availability expected to overlap with Australian business hours. Work is output-focused: clear deliverables, realistic timelines, and direct communication with a small team.
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 a boutique bookkeeping firm working directly with Australian businesses: companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced accountant to join the client’s team on a contractor basis. You'll work closely with their bookkeeping team to prepare financial reports and tax returns for their client base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare business financial reports and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and
- sole traders
- Review individual tax returns for accuracy and compliance
- Liaise with our bookkeepers to review BAS-prepared financials before proceeding to tax
- compliance
- Ensure all work meets Australian tax law and ATO requirements
- Flag discrepancies or issues with the director in a timely manner
Requirements
- Minimum 2-3 years experience in Australian tax compliance and financial reporting
- CPA qualified (or equivalent) with strong knowledge of Australian tax law
- Solid experience with Xero
- Familiar with the compliance requirements for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders
- Strong written English and clear communication skills
- Self-directed and able to manage workload independently
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”)
Skills
As published by workable · 15 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Photo, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (5)
- How many years of experience do you have in Australian tax compliance and financial reporting?
- Are you a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or do you have equivalent qualifications? What is it?
- Please indicate your computer specifications and internet speed test results. (Example: Ryzen 5 / 100MBPS)
- For our records, please provide your LinkedIn profile URL by pasting it in the space provided below.
- Most importantly, please take a moment to read everything carefully and thoroughly. Thank you for your interest in applying. By indicating your full name, you confirm that all information provided throughout your application is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge, and that you agree to remain honest and transparent throughout the process.
Pick from a list (8)
- Are you a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines?
- Solid experience with Xero
- Do you have experience with Australian Tax Law?
- Do you have knowledge/experience with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements?
- If successful, can you reflect this engagement on your LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”) and send a screenshot?
- If you’re successful in moving forward, are you comfortable in providing a screenshot of your verified LinkedIn profile? This will be used for verification purposes and will also be cross-checked as part of our standard process.
- As part of our standard process, we conduct character and HR reference checks, and in some cases, clients may also request an NBI or police clearance for verification purposes. Would you be comfortable completing these requirements and able to comply fully and truthfully if requested?
- As part of the process, once you reach the offer stage, we will require three referees: one previous HR representative, one previous employer or manager, and one previous colleague. If you’re happy to proceed, please acknowledge that you’re willing to comply with this requirement and will provide honest and reliable referees at that stage. Please also note that any discrepancies (for example, providing incorrect or misleading referee details) may affect your application status. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Written answers (2)
- Can you share your experience with Australian Tax Law compliance requirements for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders
- This role is offered under an Independent Contractor agreement, meaning you’ll be responsible for managing your own taxes, benefits, work equipment, and internet connection. You will need to provide your own computer. You will not be entitled to employee benefits such as paid leave or health insurance from the client. It is a full-time, dedicated role, so you will be expected to work exclusively with our client for the duration of the engagement. A reference check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Are you comfortable proceeding under these terms?