Intermediate Tax Accountant, AU

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

📋 Description

• Accurately prepare and ensure compliance of income tax returns for businesses, trusts, partnerships, and individuals in accordance with Australian taxation laws.

• Compile comprehensive financial statements that adhere to relevant standards, company protocols, and client specifications.

• Prepare and finalize BAS, IAS, and FBT returns.

• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, including GST, bank, and ATO account reconciliations.

• Maintain and update fixed asset registers.

• Create clear, precise, and well-supported working papers.

• Utilize client accounting systems such as Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks.

• Engage with the ATO portal and coordinate with the ATO, ASIC, and other regulatory bodies.

• Deliver technically accurate work requiring minimal adjustments after high-level review.

• Assess schedules, reconciliations, and tax returns prepared by junior team members.

• Identify mistakes and offer constructive guidance.

• Collaborate closely with the onshore team to address technical inquiries and enhance workflow efficiency.

• Prepare inquiries for the Senior Accountant, Supervisor, or Manager.

• Communicate professionally to ensure timely delivery of client services.

• Take charge of smaller client groups as appropriate.

• Offer guidance and review support to junior accounting staff.

• Engage in training and continuous professional development.

• Maintain accurate client files, records, actions, and notes.

• Assume ownership of assigned tasks and report any delays, missing information, or technical challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in accounting or a related field.

• A minimum of 2–3 years of experience in an Australian accounting firm environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting principles.

• Proven experience in preparing financial statements and Australian income tax returns.

• Experience handling company, trust, and partnership tax returns.

• Proficiency in Xero and/or MYOB.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Membership or progress towards membership in a relevant professional accounting body is preferred.

• Experience in reviewing junior accounting work and providing constructive feedback is advantageous.

• Familiarity with communicating with Australian-based accounting teams and/or clients is preferred.

• Experience managing or overseeing a small client group is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Health insurance / HMO

• 20 days of leave

• 13th-month salary

• Government-mandated benefits

• Opportunities for training and development

• Direct collaboration with an Australian accounting firm

• Enhance Australian accounting and bookkeeping experience

• Work with international clients and accounting professionals

• Develop both technical and professional skills

• Be a part of a growing and supportive organization