Junior Accountant (023-881)

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 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: We operate within the financial services and wealth advisory space, helping individuals, families, and business owners build long-term financial confidence through strategic planning and tailored guidance. Our approach focuses on simplifying complex financial decisions and creating practical pathways toward greater financial security and lifestyle flexibility.

We work closely with clients across a broad range of areas including financial planning, lending support, wealth creation strategies, business advisory, and retirement preparation. By taking a holistic approach, we aim to provide solutions that align with both short-term priorities and long-term goals.

Role Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support our Senior Accountant and broader finance team. This role covers the full range of day-to-day accounting tasks including tax return preparation, SMSF work, BAS lodgement, ATO liaison, and financial statement support.

Key Responsibilities

Morning Routine

• Check and action emails from clients and the ATO
• Review the day's job queue in practice management software
• Follow up on outstanding client document requests

Tax Return Preparation

Prepare individual income tax returns (salary/wages, investment income, rental properties, basic CGT events)
Prepare company, trust, and partnership tax returns under supervisor review
Enter and reconcile data from client-supplied documents (payment summaries, bank statements, dividend statements, health insurance)
Prepare PAYG withholding annual reports and reconciliations
Cross-check prefilled ATO data in the tax agent portal against client source documents

SMSF Work

• Enter SMSF transaction data from bank statements, broker reports, and member contribution records
• Prepare SMSF financial statements (operating statement, balance sheet, member statements)
• Reconcile investment portfolio valuations at 30 June
• Assist with preparation of SMSF annual returns
• Lodge transfer balance account reports (TBACs) and rollover reporting under supervision

Financial Statement Preparation

Prepare draft financial statements for companies, trusts, and individuals from client-supplied Xero/MYOB/QBO files or manual records
Perform basic Xero/MYOB reconciliations (bank, GST, PAYG, super)
Identify and flag coding errors or unusual transactions for senior review
Prepare workpapers and supporting schedules (depreciation, loan accounts, Div 7A calculations)

BAS and Indirect Tax

• Prepare quarterly and monthly Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Reconcile GST collected and paid against the general ledger
• Prepare PAYG instalment calculations and variations
• Lodge BAS via the ATO tax agent portal

ATO Liaison and Portal Tasks

Make ATO phone calls to follow up on client account matters (debt, lodgement history, payment plans, penalty remissions)
Action ATO correspondence and link responses to the correct client file
Request ATO transaction statements and tax account summaries via Online Services for Agents
Lodge or track requests for ATO payment arrangements
Update client details (address, banking, authorised contacts) via the portal

Entity Registrations and Applications

Prepare and lodge ABN applications for new entities (companies, trusts, sole traders, partnerships) via the Australian Business Register
Apply for TFNs for new entities via the ATO portal where eligible
Register entities for GST, PAYG Withholding, and other obligations as required
Assist with ASIC company incorporations and annual statement processing
Maintain entity registers (officeholders, addresses, share structures)

File and Practice Management

• Upload and file signed documents, ATO notices, and client correspondence to the document management system
• Update job status and time entries in practice management software
• Prepare client engagement letters and authority forms for signing
• Send lodgement confirmations and assessment notices to clients

Tools and Systems

• Xero, MYOB, and/or QBO
• ATO Online Services for Agents and tax agent portal

Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

Microsoft Office Suite

Asana

Zoom and Google Meet

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (or working towards it)
• Sound understanding of Australian tax compliance and ATO lodgement processes
• Working knowledge of Xero, including reconciliations, AP/AR, and BAS preparation
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication in English
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a willingness to learn
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment
• Experience with SMSF administration is advantageous
• Experience working with remote or outsourced teams is advantageous

Technical Requirements

An IT remote assessment will be conducted.

Windows desktop or laptop (Windows 7 or above) or Mac (OS 10.8 or above)

Working webcam and headset with microphone

Stable wired internet connection

Backup internet connection (pocket WiFi or mobile broadband)

Quiet and professional working environment

Other Information

• Strong attention to detail is essential
• Role follows Australian business hours
• Full time, long-term role with growth opportunities

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”)

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At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically 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.