Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role:
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Compensation range:
$2,000 AUD - $2,500 AUD / Month
Engagement type:
Independent Contractor Agreement
Work Schedule:
This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 8:30 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 modern Australian accounting and business advisory firm supporting small and medium-sized businesses with proactive accounting, taxation, and advisory services. Leveraging cloud-based technology and a client-focused approach, the firm helps businesses improve cash flow, maintain compliance, and make informed financial decisions for long-term growth.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented accounting administrative assistant to support the successful and smooth day-to-day operations of a boutique, technology-first accounting firm in Australia. As an accounting administrative assistant, you will be a proactive self- starter able to use your own initiative to provide essential ad hoc and routine accounting administrative support.
Key Responsibilities:
General internal administration and data entry
Proficiently utilising systems including Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Ignition, Nowinfinity, Microsoft Office, One Drive, and Microsoft Outlook
Administration of Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) corporate compliance using NowInfinity
Forwarding ASIC company statements and other communications in Nowinfinity to clients as required
Creating Client Engagement Proposals using Ignition
Maintaining client database - adding/removing clients, updating client information
Managing task allocation and workflow spreadsheet, tracking and assigning items to other team members
Creation of business structure diagrams using Lucid Charts
Monitoring documents and communications from the Australian Tax Office (ATO), utilising ATO Mate for client communications
Personal assistant support - email and calendar management for senior partners
Drafting client agreements and other routine documentation, utilising templates provided
Use of Systems Including:
Xero and Xero Practice Manager (essential)
Ignition (essential)
NowInfinity (essential)
Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Teams (essential)
easyAML
Lucid Charts
FYI Docs
ATO Mate
Practice Protect
Required Skills and Qualifications:
3 - 4 years of experience in accounting administration for an Australian firm
Strong written & spoken English communication
Telephone communication skills are imperative
Strong attention to detail in maintaining and inputting data accurately
A good understanding of Australian accounting and tax documents and process
Australian business experience, including accounting experience
Accounting degree (Preferable)
Measures of Success:
High level of initiative - takes ownership of all tasks and jobs assigned.
Able to work autonomously to complete and monitor assigned tasks
Proactively identifies and requests missing or incomplete information
Strong accuracy and attention to detail when inputting data
Responds to and assist with requests for information
Records time logs in XPM and completes time tracking against tasks as required
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”)