Intermediate AU Tax Accountant

Overview

This is a remote, work-from-home position.

Schedule

• Mon–Fri, 7am–3:30pm PHT (VIC Holiday)

Location

Remote (Work from Home)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: PHP 70,000 – 90,000
• Health insurance / HMO
• 20 days leave
• 13th-month salary
• Government-mandated benefits
• Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

Accounting & Tax Compliance

• Prepare accurate and compliant income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals, applying Australian taxation legislation with minimal supervision.
• Prepare complete financial statements in accordance with applicable standards, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Prepare and finalise BAS, IAS and FBT returns as required.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, including GST, bank and ATO account reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, including additions, depreciation, disposals and trade-ins.
• Prepare clear, accurate and appropriately supported working papers.
• Use client accounting systems including Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks.
• Utilise the ATO portal and liaise with the ATO, ASIC and other relevant statutory bodies when required.

Quality & Review

• Produce technically accurate work requiring only high-level review and minimal adjustment before supervisor or manager sign-off.
• Review schedules, reconciliations and tax returns prepared by junior team members.
• Identify errors early and provide clear, constructive guidance so reviewed work meets quality expectations.
• Ensure all work is professionally presented and complies with company procedures, systems and quality standards.

Client & Onshore Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the onshore team to resolve technical queries, clarify client records and progress work efficiently.
• Prepare clear and considered queries for the Senior Accountant, Supervisor or Manager where further advice or information is required.
• Communicate clearly and professionally to reduce rework and support timely client service delivery.
• Develop confidence in client communication and begin taking responsibility for smaller client groups, as appropriate to experience and capability.

Team Contribution & Administration

• Provide guidance and review support to junior accounting team members.
• Participate in internal and external training and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain current and accurate client files, records, actions and detailed file notes.
• Take ownership of allocated work and proactively communicate delays, missing information or technical issues.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the Intermediate Accountant role as required.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience within an Australian accounting firm environment.
• Sound technical knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting.
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements and Australian income tax returns.
• Experience preparing company, trust and partnership tax returns.
• Working knowledge of Xero and/or MYOB.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership of, or progression towards membership of, a relevant professional accounting body.
• Experience reviewing junior accounting work and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience communicating with Australian-based accounting teams and/or clients.
• Experience managing or taking ownership of a small client group.