Bookkeeping Manager (AU)

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Bookkeeping Manager (AU)

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration

Compensation range: 2,500 to 3,500 AUD / Month

Contract Type: Independent Contractor Agreement with the possibility of transitioning to an Employer of Record (EOR) setup in the future; Remote; Full-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:

This company is a trusted business solutions provider that supports organizations in managing their financial operations with precision and efficiency. They combine innovative technology with professional expertise to help businesses streamline bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and advisory functions. Their mission is to empower clients to make informed financial decisions by providing clear insights and reliable support from a team of experts.

With a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand, they serve a wide range of industries, from startups to established enterprises, ensuring that every client receives tailored solutions that fit their growth stage. Their collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and modern approach to finance make them a leading partner for businesses seeking long-term stability and scalability.

Role Overview: 

The Bookkeeping Manager (AU) plays a central role in ensuring the smooth, accurate, and timely delivery of bookkeeping and payroll services across a diverse client portfolio. This role combines operational oversight, quality assurance, technical expertise, and people leadership to support a high-performing financial services team.

You will oversee day-to-day workflow allocation, manage service-level commitments, and ensure all outputs meet strict accuracy and compliance standards. You’ll act as a technical escalation point for complex bookkeeping and payroll matters, provide guidance to Business Performance Partners, and collaborate with internal teams to improve systems, workflows, and documentation.

A key part of this role is developing and supporting your team—conducting regular coaching sessions, fostering accountability and excellence, and ensuring everyone is equipped with the skills and tools they need to succeed. You will also maintain strong governance over processes, SOPs, and client documentation to drive consistency and operational excellence across the board.

This position is ideal for someone with deep hands-on bookkeeping experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for refining processes and elevating team performance. It’s a great opportunity to lead, mentor, and help shape an efficient, scalable, and high-quality service delivery model.

Key Responsibilities: 

Workflow Leadership

• Oversee daily workload allocation across your team, balancing priorities, skills, and deadlines
• Maintain visibility on progress and ensure all deliverables meet service-level expectations
• Identify potential roadblocks early—reassign or escalate to keep tasks on track
• Communicate changes to scope or frequency promptly and clearly
• Keep workflow documentation current to reflect client needs and service expectations

Quality & Compliance

• Take ownership of the accuracy and compliance of your team’s bookkeeping outputs
• Review key milestones and reconciliations to ensure precision
• Track common errors, conduct root-cause analysis, and collaborate with internal teams on continuous improvement
• Maintain adherence to best-practice financial controls

Technical Guidance

• Act as the go-to expert for complex bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting issues
• Support Business Performance Partners (BPPs) with technical escalations and client communications
• Troubleshoot system integrations and recommend process improvements
• Lead remediation efforts when major discrepancies occur

Team Development

• Manage, coach, and grow a high-performing team of Bookkeepers and Payroll Specialists
• Conduct regular 1:1s, goal-setting, and career development check-ins
• Foster accountability, customer focus, and operational excellence
• Address performance concerns with transparency and empathy

Process & Documentation Governance

• Ensure all client records, SOPs, and process notes are maintained to a high standard
• Drive consistency across documentation, workflows, and system usage
• Collaborate with product and quality teams to refine best practices and enhance efficiency

Requirements

• A strong bookkeeping background, ideally with experience managing multiple client accounts or leading a small team
• Advanced practical knowledge of day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll operations, including reconciliations, BAS, and compliance requirements
• Confidence working with cloud-based accounting tools such as Xero, MYOB, KeyPay, Dext, and ApprovalMax
• A collaborative, people-first leadership style that balances performance with wellbeing
• A passion for process improvement—always looking for smarter, faster, more consistent ways of working

Bonus Points:

• Formal qualifications like a Cert IV or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting are welcome but not essential.