AU Assistant Accountant (012-1440)

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Assistant Accountant Compensation range: $1,800 AUD - $2,200 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: Our client is a commercial design and construction firm specialising in end-to-end workspace transformations. They deliver tailored fitout solutions across office, retail, and industrial environments, managing projects from concept design through to construction and handover. Their focus is on creating functional, high-quality spaces that align with client brand identity, operational needs, and project timelines.

Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. The role will initially focus on Accounts Payable (AP), with additional responsibilities across Accounts Receivable (AR), payroll and general accounting support.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices against purchase orders, delivery dockets and approvals.
• Review invoice coding and ensure appropriate authorisation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with weekly supplier payment runs.
• Maintain supplier records and respond to supplier enquiries.
• Process expense claims and reconcile credit card transactions.

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Set up new customers in MYOB and maintain accurate customer records.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and progress claims.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up overdue accounts.
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies.
• Assist with debtor reporting and cash-flow forecasting.

General Accounting Support:

• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Support month-end reporting and general ledger maintenance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide accounting support to the finance team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or an Assistant Accountant role.
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A degree in Accounting or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• MYOB experience is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in construction, project-based businesses is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to join a growing business.
• Hands-on experience within a small finance team.
• Opportunities to develop broader accounting skills.
• Support and guidance from finance team.

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”)