Senior Accountant (004 - 1259)
Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Senior Accountant
Compensation range: $3,000 AUD - $4,000 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: An established Australian accounting and business advisory firm supporting individuals and businesses with accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, and financial advisory services. The company takes a client-focused approach, building long-term relationships and providing practical financial guidance to help clients manage and grow their businesses.
Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Accountant with strong Australian accounting experience to join a growing accounting and advisory firm. The role will focus primarily on tax compliance and accounting work, with the opportunity to take on client communication and leadership responsibilities as the role develops.
The ideal candidate will be highly experienced, confident working independently, and able to deliver accurate, high-quality work with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and complete Australian tax compliance and accounting work.
- Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and related compliance requirements.
- Ensure all work is accurate, complete, and delivered within deadlines.
- Handle client correspondence and assist with client queries when required.
- Work independently while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Identify and resolve issues with minimal guidance.
- Support and mentor junior team members as the team grows.
- Take on potential team leadership responsibilities in the future.
Requirements
- 6+ years of Australian accounting experience.
- 10+ years of overall accounting experience.
- Strong background in Australian tax compliance.
- Solid understanding of Australian accounting and taxation practices.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with Australian clients is highly desirable.
- Leadership or team mentoring experience is an advantage.
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”)
As published by workable · 7 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Education, Experience, Resume
Short answers (1)
- Overall, how many years of experience do you have in Accounting?
Pick from a list (4)
- Are you currently based in the Philippines?
- Do you have at least 6 years experience or exposure in Australian Accounting?
- Do you have a strong background in Australian Tax Compliance?
- By selecting "Yes," you consent to undergo a comprehensive background check as part of the hiring process if you are selected for the role. This may include employment verification, educational verification, criminal history check, and other relevant checks conducted by a third-party agency. You acknowledge that this background check may involve contacting relevant authorities, previous employers, and character references to verify the information you have provided. Please note: Clicking "Yes" serves as your electronic confirmation that you understand and agree to the background check process. You also acknowledge that any false or misleading information provided may result in the withdrawal of your application or termination of employment, if hired.
Written answers (2)
- Please share a brief background of your experience relevant to this role. Kindly answer clearly and confidently, as your response will be shared with the client when we present your profile.
- Most of our clients don’t provide equipment, as the contract offered is for an independent contractor. Please provide the specifications and equipment you plan to use if selected for the role. Kindly follow this format: Type of Equipment (Desktop or Laptop): Processor (e.g., Intel Core i5 - 11th Gen): RAM (e.g., 16 GB): Internet Service Provider (e.g., Converge): Internet Speed (e.g., 50 Mbps): Any Backup Internet: