Accountant – AU Tax & Business Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Manage the preparation of individual tax returns from inception to completion, which includes analyzing income and expenses, creating rental property schedules, calculating capital gains tax, preparing sole trader schedules, and compiling client query lists.

• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS).

• Generate financial statements and income tax returns in Xero for sole traders, companies, and trusts.

• Utilize ATO Online Services for Agents (ATO Portal) to obtain necessary reports.

• Oversee and audit fixed asset registers, including assessments of effective life.

• Maintain precise bookkeeping records for a select group of clients.

• Handle payroll processing and ensure compliance as needed.

• Assist with registrations for ABN, TFN, and GST.

• Prepare annual review documentation for ASIC.

• Lodge ASIC amendments related to shareholders, addresses, and company names.

• Set up new clients in Xero Practice Manager (XPM) and document their systems.

• Support the completion of structure establishment paperwork for companies, trusts, and superannuation funds.

• Keep procedural documentation up to date.

• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and value additions.

• Provide support for various ad-hoc tax and business projects.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 4+ years of recent tax experience in an Australian public practice or firm.

• Strong expertise in Business Services and Tax.

• Capability to complete tasks independently and with precision.

• Proficient in using Xero & Hubdoc.

• Experience with Xero Tax.

• Familiarity with QuickBooks and MYOB.

• Competent in using Xero Practice Manager.

• SuiteFiles experience is highly preferred.

• Comfortable navigating ATO portals.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fixed part-time schedule: Monday to Friday, AEST, totaling 20 hours per week.

• Training will be provided when necessary for ASIC-related matters.