About the role
Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Accounts Assistant
Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $2,000 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 an established Australian business supplying food and beverage products to hospitality, retail, and commercial customers. Known for their reliable service and strong industry relationships, they operate in a fast-paced environment focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an Accounts Support Assistant to join a growing finance team supporting an Australian-based operation. This role is primarily focused on accounts receivable, debt collection, and payment processing. The successful candidate will work closely with customers to follow up on outstanding invoices, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely collection of payments.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident communicating with customers, enjoys building professional relationships, and has a strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow up on overdue invoices via phone, email, and other communication channels
- Contact customers professionally to secure payment commitments and resolve account queries
- Process customer payments and allocate receipts accurately within internal systems
- Maintain up-to-date customer account records
- Assist with accounts receivable administration and reporting
- Reconcile payment information and support delivery and invoice verification activities
- Escalate unresolved payment issues when required
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate customer billing and account management
- Perform general finance and administrative support duties as needed
Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit Control, or a similar accounting support role
- Confident making outbound calls and following up with customers regarding payments
- Strong spoken and written English communication skills
- Professional, courteous, and customer-focused approach
- Good understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles
- Experience using accounting, ERP, or finance systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting Australian businesses
- Exposure to wholesale, distribution, logistics, or FMCG environments
- Familiarity with invoice reconciliation and payment allocation processes
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”)