Bookkeeper / Finance & Systems Administrator (00319)

Overview Bookkeeper / Finance & Systems Administrator (00319) – Independent Contractor; Remote; Full-Time. Base pay range: A$2,000.00/yr - A$2,300.00/yr. This role is for Philippines-based candidates. Work Schedule: aligns with AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) with flexibility in how you manage your time as a contractor. This role is engaged directly by the client. Hunt St is not an outsourcing agency; all roles are 100% remote. 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 long-standing coatings and fire protection service provider with over 40 years of experience. Originally a small sandblasting business, it grew under second-generation leadership, expanded its services, and later branched out into passive fire protection. Today, it offers specialized industrial coatings and a dedicated fire protection arm that delivers complete fireproofing solutions nationwide. Role Overview We are seeking a highly organised Bookkeeper / Finance & Systems Administrator with expert Xero skills and strong experience in financial and admin systems. You\'ll manage day-to-day finance tasks—from invoicing and payroll to compliance and forecasting—using tools like Xero, Monday.com, Jibble, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Key Responsibilities End-to-end management of Xero (10/10 proficiency essential) Manage accounts payable and receivable Maintain accurate cash flow forecasting and reconcile against bank statements Prepare and update Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and variance reports Create and send invoices, process bills, and manage asset purchases Work through supplier statements, lodge remittances, and process intercompany loan reconciliations Price daybooks from job data and maintain client pricelists Follow up on late payments and send monthly client statements Work closely with the external accountant and business managers Provide real-time, accurate financial visibility to the business Payroll & Compliance Track and process timesheets and leave requests Process payroll in Xero, send payslips, and respond to staff queries File payroll with the ATO and lodge superannuation, Incolink, and LeavePlus payments Add new employees and update award rates and site allowances Complete annual reconciliations for Workcover and SRO Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum 3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping, financial management, or accounting roles Proven experience using Xero (advanced proficiency required) Technical Skills Strong knowledge of accounts payable/receivable processes, cash flow management, and bank reconciliations Skilled in preparing Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and variance analysis reports Proficient in payroll processing, superannuation lodgement, and compliance with ATO and Workcover requirements Ability to manage invoicing, bills, asset purchases, and intercompany loan reconciliations Advanced Excel skills for reporting, data analysis, and forecasting Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hunt St by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Bookkeeper” roles. Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines 3 weeks ago #J-18808-Ljbffr