Senior Tax Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts in Australia.

• Draft annual financial statements, tax calculations, workpapers, and supporting schedules.

• Execute and review BAS and other compliance work related to Australian taxes.

• Manage tax and accounting issues for SMEs, business owners, franchisees, as well as high-net-worth individuals and families.

• Prepare SMSF financial statements and tax returns as necessary.

• Coordinate with SMSF auditors and clients when applicable.

• Oversee and gradually expand a portfolio of clients.

• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax, accounting, and any outstanding information.

• Manage deadlines, workflow, and follow-ups with clients.

• Review the work of junior accountants and offer constructive feedback.

• Coach and mentor three junior accountants.

• Assist the Manager with technical inquiries, workflow, and quality control.

• Proactively identify issues, delays, and opportunities for process improvements.

• Uphold high standards of accuracy, quality, and client service.

• Allocate approximately 80% of time on hands-on Australian tax and accounting tasks, and 20% on coaching junior accountants and expanding the client portfolio.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPA qualified in the Philippines.

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Australian tax and/or business services.

• Strong hands-on experience in preparing Australian individual, company, and trust tax returns.

• In-depth knowledge of Australian tax, accounting, and compliance standards.

• Experience working with Australian SMEs and/or business owners.

• Capacity to independently prepare high-quality tax returns, financial statements, and workpapers.

• Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Comfortable engaging directly with Australian clients.

• Professional and clear communication style with a neutral accent.

• Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting.

• Strong initiative, accountability, and a proactive work ethic.

• Willingness to coach and mentor junior accountants.

• Candidates must have significant experience in preparing Australian tax returns; primarily bookkeeping or management accounting experience is not suitable.

• SMSF experience is advantageous, though not mandatory.

• Experience with Australian franchise businesses.

• Experience managing a portfolio of Australian clients.

• Previous experience in reviewing or mentoring junior accountants.

• Experience with more complex individual or high-net-worth client matters.

• Familiarity with Xero, XPM, BGL, Ignition, Microsoft Excel, and standard accounting/tax tools is highly desirable.

• Availability aligned with Australian business hours, approximately 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

• Disclosure of any existing ongoing roles or client work is required.

• This engagement should be reflected on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor.”

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position based in the Philippines.

• Competitive salary ranging from PHP 120,000–130,000/month.

• Opportunity to collaborate directly with a well-established Australian accounting firm.

• Gain exposure to Australian SMEs, franchise businesses, and high-net-worth clients.

• Access to ongoing training in Australian tax and professional development.

• Support and sponsorship for obtaining the Australian CA qualification.

• Opportunity to build a client portfolio and enhance review/leadership skills.

• Clear pathway for progression toward Assistant Manager.

• Flexibility in managing your time as an independent contractor.