Senior AU Accountant/ Finance - (011 - 1234)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Senior Accountant
Compensation range: $1,800 - $2,500 AUD/month
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 major Australian shopfitting company with more than 30 years of industry experience. The company specialises in shopfitting, logistics, and client management, delivering fit-outs and refurbishments across a wide range of projects, from office spaces to large supermarkets.

The business places a strong focus on quality, reliability, value for money, and delivering practical solutions that meet its clients' needs.

Role Overview: We are looking for a Senior Accountant to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations across the business.

This is a mid-to-senior-level accounting role with broad responsibility across accounts payable, accounts receivable, Australian payroll, general ledger, month-end reporting, and project accounting.

A key part of the role is taking primary responsibility for the accounts payable function, including supplier invoice data entry, coding, verification, processing, supplier reconciliations, and payment preparation.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining accurate project financial information, monitoring project costs and margins, supporting financial reporting, and providing timely financial information and practical insights to management and Project Managers.

You will work closely with the existing Senior Accountant and other internal stakeholders, while taking ownership of your assigned finance functions and ensuring work is completed accurately, independently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable & Payments

- Take primary responsibility for the day-to-day accounts payable function.

- Enter, code, verify, and process supplier invoices accurately and on time.

- Check supplier invoices against relevant purchase orders, goods/services received, contracts, and approval requirements.

- Prepare and manage scheduled payment runs in Australian dollars and foreign currencies.

- Prepare supporting payment schedules and documentation for approval.

- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies.

- Maintain accurate supplier records and accounts payable data.

- Monitor payment requirements and provide visibility of upcoming cash requirements.

- Identify opportunities for supplier discounts, improved payment terms, rebates, and other commercially beneficial arrangements where appropriate.

- Ensure AP transactions comply with agreed financial processes and approval requirements.

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control

- Issue customer invoices and credit notes based on approved billing information.

- Accurately allocate customer receipts and investigate unidentified payments.

- Manage the day-to-day debtor collection cycle, including statements, reminders, and follow-ups.

- Communicate professionally with Australian customers regarding outstanding balances and payment issues.

- Maintain accurate records of outstanding debts, disputes, actions, and follow-ups.

- Identify and escalate overdue accounts, billing issues, and unresolved customer disputes.

- Provide regular debtor and cash collection updates to management.

Payroll & General Accounting

- Take responsibility for end-to-end Australian payroll processing, including timesheets, ordinary hours, overtime, allowances, deductions, leave, new starters, terminations, and pay