[Hiring] Bookkeeper/Accountant @Hunt St

Role Description

We’re looking for a Bookkeeper / Accountant who will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping, timely reconciliations, and organised financial data. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented and proactive, who can manage bookkeeping independently while supporting reporting and maintaining clean financial systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and helping the business maintain strong financial visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Bookkeeping
  • Record and maintain accurate financial transactions
  • Ensure proper coding of expenses and income
  • Maintain a clean and consistent chart of accounts
• Reconciliations
  • Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly
  • Ensure all accounts are accurate and up to date
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Manage supplier invoices and payment schedules
  • Track receivables and follow up on outstanding payments
  • Maintain organised and accurate records of all transactions
• Financial Reporting Support
  • Assist in preparing basic financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Ensure records are ready for month-end review
  • Support external accountants with the required documentation
• Process & System Maintenance
  • Maintain organised financial records and documentation
  • Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Strong experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Solid understanding of reconciliations and financial reporting basics
• Close attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience managing accounts payable and receivable
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup
• Good written and verbal English communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, or project-based businesses
• Exposure to Australian clients or accounting practices
• Intermediate Excel or Google Sheets skills

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”)