Bookkeeper (Independent Contractor) - Philippines-Based

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 roles are 100% remote, allowing you to work from home.

Who The Client Is: The company is a full-service electrical solutions provider catering to industrial, commercial, residential, and civil projects. They specialize in delivering customized and reliable electrical services, from complex industrial installations to home wiring, prioritizing safety, compliance, and efficiency. Their certified team offers 24/7 emergency support, ensuring projects run smoothly with minimal downtime and tailored solutions.

Role Overview: This role involves managing day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes. Prepare transactions for approval by the Australian finance controller, but will not have bank login or payment release access.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

• Process supplier invoices through Ezzybill and Hubdoc into Xero, with correct account and GST coding
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts in Simpro, and follow up on any differences with site staff
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve missing or unmatched invoices
• Prepare the weekly payment run for approval
• Set up and maintain supplier records (bank-detail changes are verified by the Australian team)

Accounts Receivable:

• Invoice completed jobs in Simpro, including progress claims
• Clear completed jobs that have not yet been invoiced
• Monitor the sync from Simpro to Xero and resolve any errors
• Follow up debtors by email and phone each week, and allocate customer payments

Bank Reconciliation:

• Reconcile all bank accounts in Xero daily
• Maintain bank rules and flag any unusual transactions

General:

• Follow documented procedures and help keep them up to date
• Use the AI and automation tools provided, and handle exceptions they flag

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of bookkeeping or accounts experience with Australian clients
• Strong, hands-on experience with Xero, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation
• Sound understanding of Australian GST coding (e.g., GST on expenses, GST-free, capital purchases)
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and following up with debtors
• Excellent written and spoken English, and confidence in phoning Australian customers
• High attention to detail and comfort working to documented procedures

Desirable:

• Experience with Simpro or another field service or job management system (e.g., ServiceM8, AroFlo, or Ascora)
• Experience with Ezzybill, Hubdoc, or Dext
• Exposure to the construction, trades, or electrical industries, including progress claims and retentions
• A bookkeeping or accounting qualification

Work Arrangement & Expectations: This is a remote role set up as an independent contractor engagement. Successful candidates will disclose any existing roles or client work and reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile, clearly marked as “Independent Contractor.”