Australian Tax Accountant

Legazpi City - Philippines

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

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 B...