Senior AU Tax Accountant

This is a remote position.

About the Role

We are a growing Brisbane-based accounting and advisory practice seeking an AU Tax Accountant who can genuinely hit the ground running. This is a fully remote full-time position working directly with the Principal/Founder across a portfolio of Australian clients.

This is not a junior support role. We need someone with deep hands-on experience in Australian tax and accounting who can operate confidently as a reviewer communicate directly with clients and reduce the Principals workload from day one.

What were really looking for someone who is:

• Technically sharp you know AU tax compliance cold without needing to be guided
  
• A self-starter you identify and resolve discrepancies before they become problems
  
• Client-confident you communicate professionally and represent the practice with trust
  
• A reviewer not just a doer you QA your own work and others before it goes upward
  

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage full-cycle accounting across multiple client accounts simultaneously
  
• Perform bank reconciliations payroll processing and accounts payable/receivable
  
• Maintain accurate general ledgers and financial records
  
• Identify and correct coding errors and system setup issues proactively
  

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and lodge Australian company tax returns end-to-end with minimal oversight
  
• Complete monthly reconciliations: BAS PAYG STP payroll and superannuation
  
• Ensure compliance with all Australian tax regulations and ATO reporting requirements
  
• Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation for all tax filings
  

Review & Quality Control

• Review accounting work for accuracy before submission to the Principal
  
• Act as a key reviewer in the doerreviewerapprover workflow
  
• Proactively identify discrepancies and resolve issues early not pass them upstream
  

Client Communication

• Communicate directly with clients to request documents and clarify information
  
• Participate in client meetings as a trusted team member
  
• Deliver clear professional written and verbal communication at all times
  

Team & Practice Support

• Assist the Principal and onshore team with higher-level accounting tasks
  
• Contribute to improving workflows templates and internal processes
  

Experience & Technical Skills

• Minimum 5 years experience working with Australian clients in an accounting firm non-negotiable
  
• Strong hands-on experience in Australian tax
  
• Experience with annual tax compliance is highly regarded candidates with a strong background in end-to-end annual tax compliance (individual trust company and/or partnership returns) will be prioritized
  
• Proficiency in Xero MYOB or QuickBooks (multi-platform experience preferred)
  
• Solid command of AU tax compliance: BAS PAYG STP company tax returns superannuation
  
• Proven experience as a reviewer in a doerreviewerapprover workflow
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (required)
  
• CPA qualified or equivalent (strongly preferred)
  

Communication

• Excellent written and spoken English you will engage directly with Australian clients
  
• Professional confident and responsive communication style
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary:PHP/month (based on AU tax experience)
  
• Paid Australian public holidays
  
• Full Time - Must be available 8 hours per day AEST Hours
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
• Permanent Work from Home
  
• HMO after 90-day probation
  

The upper range is reserved for candidates who can genuinely demonstrate AU tax experience & is a CPA

Your application should include:

• Your resume with clear detail on AU firm experience (firm name client types years)
  
• A brief summary of your tax and accounting experience specific to Australian clients ( attached to resume)
  
• Details of any CPA or equivalent qualifications
  
• Software platforms you have used (Xero MYOB QuickBooks and your proficiency level)