Intermediate Accountant (030-1101)

Overview

This is a Philippines-based Intermediate Accountant role supporting an Australian boutique accounting firm based in Sydney. You will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. The work is fully remote.

Work schedule is AEST business hours: 9 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare company and individual income tax returns
• Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)
• Perform bookkeeping and bank reconciliations for multiple Australian clients
• Process payroll and ensure compliance with Australian payroll requirements
• Prepare working papers and supporting documentation for financial statements
• Maintain accurate financial records using cloud-based accounting software
• Assist senior accountants with month-end and year-end compliance activities
• Communicate professionally with internal team members to ensure timely completion of client work
• Manage multiple client files while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of accuracy

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Australian public practice accounting firm
• Strong experience preparing company and individual tax returns
• Experience preparing BAS, IAS, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial statements
• Proficiency in Xero across multiple client files
• Experience using Active Work Papers or similar workpaper software is highly regarded
• Familiarity with Carbon or similar practice management software is an advantage
• Good understanding of Australian taxation and accounting principles
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a remote environment

Work Arrangement & Expectations

• Remote role set up via an Employer of Record (EOR) service
• Successful candidates are expected to:
  • Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
  • Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile

Location

Philippines-based candidates only.