Australian Tax Accountant

Work Setup: Open to remote applicants / Priority are those willing to work onsite (Legaspi, Albay)

Work Schedule: Morning shift

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Australian Tax Accountant with 3+ years of experience in preparing company, trust, and partnership tax returns, financial statements, and BAS. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with Australian tax legislation, manage inter-entity structures, and assist with year-end processes while liaising with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare income tax returns and financial statements for:
  • Companies
  • Trusts (discretionary and unit trusts)
  • Partnerships
  • Group structures and inter-entity relationships
• Prepare and review Business Activity Statements (BAS), including:
  • GST reconciliation
  • PAYG Withholding
  • PAYG Installment
• Ensure compliance with Australian taxation legislation, ATO requirements, and accounting standards
• Assist with year-end compliance processes, including work-paper preparation and reconciliations
• Liaise with internal teams and/or clients to obtain information and clarify tax and accounting matters
• Identify and escalate tax issues, anomalies, or compliance risks as required
• Maintain accurate and well-documented working papers in line with firm standards
  

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years experience at an Australian accounting firm
• Hands-on experience preparing:
  • Company tax returns and financial statements
  • Trust and partnership tax returns
  • Consolidated or group-based structures
• Strong BAS experience, including GST and PAYG obligations
• Solid understanding of Australian tax law and compliance requirements
• Proficient with Australian accounting and tax software (e.g., Xero, XPM, APS)

Key Skills & Attributes:

• High attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Comfortable with structured processes and compliance frameworks
• Exposure to tax planning or advisory work