Accounts Receivable Assistant

Job Role: Account Receivable Assistant

Compensation range: $1,400 AUD - $1,600 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 company is a digital advertising platform that connects direct-to-consumer brands with leading media publishers. Operating on a cost-per-click model, it allows brands to secure editorial coverage and pay only for traffic driven to their websites. Clients span industries such as beauty, fashion, homeware, and health, including well-known global brands.

Role Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Receivable Assistant to support the finance team in managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, comfortable working with numbers, and confident communicating with internal teams and external customers.

The Accounts Receivable Assistant will play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow and supporting month-end reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities: 

Credit Control & Collections

• Monitor overdue accounts and follow up on outstanding balances
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding payment status
• Assist with credit checks and maintaining customer credit limits

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Prepare, issue, and track customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure invoices comply with contract terms and agreed billing schedules
• Maintain accurate customer account records and aging reports

Payment Processing & Reconciliations

• Record and allocate incoming payments (bank transfers, cheques, credit cards, etc.)
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly accounts receivable reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies or unapplied receipts

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare AR reports, including aging summaries and cash collection reports
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts receivable
• Maintain proper documentation and filing for audit and compliance purposes

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with the Accounts Payable, Sales, and Customer Service teams
• Respond to internal and external queries related to billing and payments
• Assist with process improvements and system updates as required

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Finance Assistant, or similar role
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)
  Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems (e.g. Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced or high-volume billing environment
• Exposure to credit control or collections processes
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Experience supporting month-end close

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")