Tax & Business Services Accountant

Salary Range: PHP 31.200 - 40.800 (Gross)

Weshine is hiring for our client (APEX Accounting), based in Australia, for a digital remote role.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Tax & Business Services Accountant in Philippines to support an Australian accounting firm across bookkeeping, payroll, BAS/IAS, management reporting, tax return preparation, and general accounting support.

This role is best suited to someone with prior experience in an Australian accounting firm who can take ownership of assigned jobs, follow structured workflows, prepare clean review-ready work, communicate clearly, and proactively identify missing information or issues requiring review. The role will also suit someone who is open to using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude to improve efficiency and work quality.

You will be working across Australian business hours, based on AEST/AEDT, with some flexibility depending on the agreed arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing bookkeeping work in Xero

• Process payroll using Xero

• Prepare basic management reports and monthly management packs

• Prepare BAS and IAS from start to review-ready stage

• Prepare company, individual, and trust tax returns

• Prepare jobs in Xero Practice Manager

• Prepare clean workpapers and supporting documentation

• Follow SOPs, checklists, and structured workflows

• Identify missing information, unusual transactions, and items requiring review

• Assist with ad hoc accounting work, including Xero cleanup tasks

• Prepare assigned jobs to a clean, review-ready standard for final review by the Australian team

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an Australian accounting firm environment

• Hands-on experience with Xero bookkeeping

• Experience with payroll processing in Xero

• Experience preparing BAS and IAS

• Experience preparing company, individual, and trust tax returns

• Experience using Xero Practice Manager

• Ability to prepare jobs through to review-ready stage

• Strong written English and professional communication skills

• Ability to prepare clean, organised, and well-supported workpapers

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefully

Highly Preferred Experience

• Experience using Karbon

• Experience using the ATO Portal

• Experience with Microsoft 365, especially SharePoint

• Experience preparing management reporting or CFO-style reporting packs

• Experience with Xero cleanup and ad hoc accounting jobs

• Experience working with structured accounting workflows, SOPs, and checklists

• Willingness to use AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude to improve workflow, documentation, and productivity where appropriate.