AU Accountant – Business Services & Tax | WFH

Staff X - Offshore Staffing; Philippines; Remote; PHP 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided laptop or desktop

Free training and professional develop

Regular social events

Employee wellness program

Exposure to clients in Australia, US,/

Exposure to clients in Australia, the.

Job summary

Staff X - Offshore Staffing is seeking a senior accountant to service Australian clients from a home-based setup. You will handle financial statements, tax returns, BAS, IAS, and comprehensive compliance with high autonomy and client liaison with ATO/ASIC.

The role requires 2–3 years in Australian public practice, strong Xero skills, and excellent English writing for client communications. Remote work from the Philippines with exposure to Australian clients.

Qualifications

• Two to three years hands-on experience in an Australian public practice.
• Proficiency in Xero, with experience in Xero Practice Manager, BGL and Infinity is a strong advantage.
• Strong written English communication suitable for professional client correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for Australian clients.
• Prepare and review BAS, IAS; assist with Division 7A, FBT, CGT and related matters.
• Prepare depreciation schedules and perform general ledger reconciliations.
• Liaise with clients and with ATO/ASIC on their behalf.
• Assist clients with Xero queries and payroll as required.
• Manage own workflow to meet client deadlines and lodgements.
• Prepare professional client correspondence with clarity and accuracy.

Skills

Xero proficiency

Australian public practice

English communication

Tools

Xero Practice Manager

BGL

Infinity

Job description

Your tax knowledge is deep. Your clients are Australian. Your desk is at home.

This is a senior-level accounting role for a candidate who has spent meaningful time inside an Australian public practice firm and understands exactly what that environment demands. The work is technical, the client expectations are high, and the person who thrives here takes ownership of their portfolio without needing to be managed step by step.

THE ROLE

You will function as a senior accountant servicing a portfolio of Australian clients across companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals — preparing financial statements, income tax returns, BAS, IAS, and handling the full range of compliance obligations that come with a busy public practice. This is not a support role. You will liaise directly with clients and with the ATO and ASIC on behalf of those clients, managing your own workflow and deadlines with a high degree of autonomy. The scope of this role is broad, the accountability is real, and the standard expected is that of an experienced practice accountant.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals
• Prepare and review BAS and IAS, and assist with Division 7A, FBT, CGT, and other taxation matters
• Prepare and maintain depreciation schedules and perform general ledger reconciliations
• Liaise directly with clients on taxation and accounting matters, and communicate with the ATO and ASIC on their behalf
• Assist clients with Xero queries and provide payroll assistance as required
• Manage your own workflow to ensure all client deadlines and lodgement obligations are met
• Prepare professional client correspondence and respond to day-to-day queries with clarity and accuracy

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proficiency in Xero sufficient to reconcile client accounts, prepare BAS, and manage client files independently — experience with Xero Practice Manager, BGL, and Infinity is a strong advantage
• A minimum of two to three years of hands-on experience inside an Australian public practice accounting firm — commercial or industry backgrounds will not be considered for this role
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian tax across companies, trusts, partnerships, and individual returns, including Division 7A, FBT, and CGT
• The proven ability to manage a varied client portfolio autonomously, taking full ownership of quality and deadlines without close supervision
• Strong written English communication skills at a standard suitable for professional client correspondence and ATO and ASIC liaison
• A genuine work ethic and the habit of working through problems independently before escalating

WORK ARRANGEMENT

This is a full work-from-home role. You will work from your own home office.

WHY STAFF X

Staff X is a certified Great Place to Work employer in the Philippines for multiple consecutive years. Benefits include:

• Company-provided laptop or desktop computer
• Free training and professional development policy
• Regular social events and team activities
• Employee wellness program
• Exposure to clients in Australia, the US, and the UK

Staff X offers long-term, stable employment with genuine career growth.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus the full Staff X benefits package.

COMMITMENT

This is a full-time, dedicated role. The client and Staff X invest heavily in onboarding, training, and integrating this person into a long-term team. We are looking for someone who is ready to commit fully, not someone exploring a side arrangement, managing multiple clients, or running parallel freelance work. If you are currently freelancing and not ready to step into a single dedicated role, this is not the right opportunity for you. If you have a full-time job and are looking for a second income, please do not apply. The right person for this role genuinely wants a stable, long-term career with a single employer who invests in their growth. This is a permanent position. We hire people we intend to keep for years, not months.