Accounting & Tax Support VA (012-498)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Accounting & Tax Support VA

Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $1,800 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

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: Our client is a professional accounting and tax firm providing reliable, practical financial solutions to individuals and businesses. They specialize in bookkeeping, tax compliance, and advisory support, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and Australian regulatory compliance.

Role Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting & Tax Support Virtual Assistant with hands-on experience in Australian taxation to support our accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including transaction coding, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records
• Prepare financial reports such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Prepare and assist with the lodgement of Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Handle superannuation processing and compliance requirements
• Assist in the preparation of individual and business tax returns in accordance with Australian tax regulations
• Support accountants with accounting, tax, and administrative tasks with minimal supervision
• Ensure compliance with ATO requirements, deadlines, and record-keeping standards
• Communicate clearly with internal team members to resolve discrepancies and follow up on required documentation

• Demonstrated experience working with Australian tax and accounting
• Strong understanding of BAS, GST, PAYG, superannuation, and ATO processes
• Experience assisting with individual and business tax returns
• Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or other accounting software
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal oversight
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication 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”)