Part-Time - Bookkeeper / Admin / Payroll Assistant (006-872)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidatesJob

Role: Part-Time - Bookkeeper / Admin / Payroll AssistantCompensation range: $900 AUD / MonthlyEngagement type:Independent Contractor AgreementWork Schedule: This role is expected to require roughly 15-20 hours per week.

As a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your schedule, but availability for occasional collaboration during AU business hours is preferred.Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines..

You will be hired 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 client is a New South Wales-based provider of premium flooring and window furnishing solutions for residential and commercial spaces.

They offer a wide range of products including timber, hybrid, and vinyl flooring, as well as shutters and blinds.

Known for their quality, professionalism, and tailored service, they deliver stylish and durable interior solutions from consultation to installation.Role Overview: This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day finance, payroll, and accounts administration functions of the business.

The position focuses heavily on bank and credit card reconciliations, supplier account management, payroll processing, and labour costing to ensure financial records remain accurate, organised, and up to date.The successful candidate will manage supplier invoices and payments, reconcile trading accounts and expenses, process payroll and superannuation through Xero, and maintain timesheet approvals through Deputy.

The role also involves reporting responsibilities, including labour cost allocation, Excel-based reporting, and maintaining accurate financial data across multiple teams and business functions.This position is best suited for someone who is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with financial systems and spreadsheets, and able to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.

Experience with Xero, Deputy, accounts payable, reconciliations, and payroll administration will be highly valued.Key

Responsibilities: Job ResponsibilitiesPerform daily bank reconciliations for previous day transactionsComplete daily credit card reconciliations and monitor account balancesMonitor shared email inboxes and accurately file supplier invoicesRun and review GST/BAS reports daily to ensure balances are correctProcess credit card payments and account top-ups as requiredAccounts Payable & Supplier ManagementProcess and reconcile supplier accounts, including Bunnings and courier expensesMain focus: Bunnings Expenses and Courier Invoices.Reconcile 30-day supplier statements and investigate discrepanciesProcess weekly creditor payments in accordance with payment schedulesManage end-of-month payments for 30-day trading accountsProcess supplier credits, returns, and adjustmentsProcess customer credits and refunds when requiredPayroll & Timesheet AdministrationApprove daily employee timesheets through DeputyProcess and export timesheets from Deputy into XeroComplete payroll processing for labour staff in XeroProcess payroll for MINT Salaries and DIY Salaries teams following management approvalProcess and pay employee superannuation through XeroReporting & Labour CostingExport labour hours into Excel spreadsheets and maintain pivot table reportingAllocate labour costs to jobs and POS dockets accuratelyAssist with maintaining accurate financial and payroll recordsSupport daily financial administration and ensure compliance with internal processes and deadlinesRequirementsRequired Skills and

Qualifications:Previous experience in accounts payable, payroll, bookkeeping, or finance administrationStrong experience using Xero for payroll, reconciliations, and financial processingFamiliarity with Deputy for timesheet approvals and exportsConfident in daily bank and credit card reconciliationsExperience managing supplier invoices, payments, credits, and account reconciliationsStrong Excel skills, including pivot tables, reporting, and data managementHigh attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies independentlyComfortable working with recurring deadlines and structured processesStrong written communication and ability to coordinate with internal teams remotelyExperience with Australian payroll, BAS/GST reporting, or labour costing is highly preferred but not requiredWork Arrangement & Expectations:This is a remote role that may be set up as either an independent contractor engagement or via an Employer of Record (EOR), depending on client preferences and legal structure.To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:Be available for meetings and collaboration during core [AEST or PHT] business hoursDisclose any existing ongoing roles or client workReflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor” if not employed via EOR)Originally posted on Himalayas