Senior Tax Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Prepare and evaluate General Ledgers, Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, depreciation schedules, along with supporting workpapers and files for managerial review.

• Prepare and file Income Tax Returns for individuals, corporations, trusts, and partnerships.

• Manage intricate taxation issues, including Division 7A loans, trust distribution resolutions, income tax reconciliations, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and Small Business Concessions.

• Create monthly Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) and quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS).

• Assist with taxation issues including Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), GST, and other compliance responsibilities.

• Review client accounting records in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online, and LodgeiT to produce timely management reports.

• Oversee complete job lifecycles from work-in-progress through review, client sign-off, and final submission.

• Coordinate with the Accounting Operations Manager, Partners, clients, or Administration team to ensure timely completion.

• Adhere to budgeted hours, accurately complete timesheets, and report any potential delays or budget overruns.

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and enhancement of workflows and processes.

• Serve as a role model for compliance and best practices for junior team members.

• Establish and nurture trusting client relationships while addressing routine client inquiries and minor accounting/system issues.

• Escalate complex or technical issues that necessitate formal advice.

• Assist with the maintenance of the ASIC corporate register and document management.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in accounting and business services, including a minimum of 3 years of Australian taxation experience within an Australian accounting firm environment.

• CPA qualification (or an equivalent professional credential) is highly preferred.

• Proven experience managing a portfolio of multiple clients across various entity types.

• Proficient in Xero (Business, Workpapers, Xero Tax), LodgeiT, MYOB, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft SharePoint.

• Familiarity with Practice Management systems such as Xero Practice Manager (XPM) and FYI Docs is preferred but not essential.

• Outstanding organizational abilities, strong attention to detail, and a proven track record of prioritizing tasks and meeting strict statutory deadlines.

• High level of initiative, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills; open to learning new processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to build rapport with clients, Partners, and internal teams across different time zones.

• Capacity to work collaboratively under the guidance of the Accounting Operations Manager, follow established workflows, and contribute to ongoing improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-provided complete setup for desktop/laptop with a backup internet connection.

• Complimentary pre-employment Medical Assessment (Terms & Conditions apply).

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage effective from the first day of hire.

• 15 Vacation Leaves and 5 Sick Leaves.

• Annual Performance Reviews.

• Unlimited Employee Referral Incentives.

• Employee Loan Facilities.

• Social Clubs and Interest Workshops.

• Company events providing opportunities to win fantastic prizes and be recognized for exceptional performance.

• Statutory Benefits: Maternity, Paternity and Solo Parent Leaves, Magna Carta for Women, overtime, and premium pays.

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for career advancement.