AU Intermediate Tax Accountant

Hammerjack; Makati; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

WFH options

Learning & Development

Health insurance from Day 1

Complimentary meals / café

Job summary

hammerjack Pty Ltd is seeking an AU Intermediate Tax Accountant to join our fully remote team. You will handle tax compliance, working papers, and core filing tasks for Australian clients, supporting the onshore team across diverse client accounts.

The role emphasizes accurate working papers, timely delivery, and adherence to client quality guidelines, with opportunities to learn and grow within a global specialist firm.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance and/or Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in Australian accounting and taxation.
• Hands-on experience with individual, partnership, trust, and company compliance.
• SMSF knowledge preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Xero.
• Experience with Copilot or AI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review general ledger balances, reports and transactions for accuracy; prepare adjustments and review year-end accruals.
• Prepare working papers for clients and update them to match final financial statements.
• Prepare financial statements, trust distributions and dividend statements.
• Draft tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships; perform tax reconciliations.
• Prepare and lodge IAS/BAS as applicable.
• Manage workflow to meet client deadlines and budget hours; record timesheets.

Skills

Australian taxation

Tax compliance

Budget management

Communication

Independent work

MS Office

Xero

Copilot/AI tools

Education

CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Copilot

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB TITLE – AU INTERMEDIATE TAX ACCOUNTANT

Bring accuracy to every account. We’re looking for a detail-focused Intermediate Tax Accountant who takes pride in accurate working papers, reliable tax compliance, and timely delivery. If you enjoy supporting an onshore team and working across a variety of Australian businesses, you’ll fit right in.

Work Setup: Fully remote

Role Overview

As our AU Intermediate Tax Accountant, you’ll complete working papers and assist the onshore team with clients’ tax compliance reports. You’ll handle fundamental and core compliance tasks across client accounts and may assist with advanced work assigned by the Accounting Manager or Service Delivery Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Review the Details: Review general ledger balances, reports, and transactions for accuracy and correct tax treatment; prepare adjustments to correct tax allocations and review year-end accruals.
• Build Reliable Working Papers: Prepare and complete working papers for clients across varied businesses in line with client and regulatory standards, and update them to match the final financial statements.
• Complete the Financial Statements: Gather relevant information and confirmations, prepare job notes supporting the financial statements, and generate complete financial statement sets for clients. Prepare trust distribution and dividend statements where applicable.
• Prepare Tax Returns: Draft individual, company, trust, and partnership tax returns in client-specified software, including tax reconciliations and tax provisions. Claim all appropriate deductions and tax offsets under regulatory standards and complete all required sections without validation errors.
• Support ATO Compliance: Prepare and lodge clients’ monthly, quarterly, or annual activity statements (IAS or BAS), as applicable.
• Keep Work Moving: Complete the onshore team’s tax compliance checklist, manage workflow to meet client deadlines and allotted budget hours, and record daily timesheets in the client-specified application.
• Raise Queries Early: Proactively raise questions and suggestions about client records to resolve gaps and support prompt working paper preparation.
• Keep Your Knowledge Current: Apply and develop technical proficiency through assigned work, self-study, courses, and current technical reports and information. Stay up to date with accounting software changes.
• Deliver with Care: Follow hammerjack and client quality guidelines and ensure accurate, timely deliverables without close supervision.
• Support the Team: Assist with advanced tasks assigned by the Accounting Manager or Service Delivery Manager and other client-management tasks deemed necessary by the Team Manager or Service Delivery Manager.

Skills & Experience

• A degree in Finance and/or Accounting; CPA qualification is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in Australian accounting and taxation, with knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with individual, partnership, trust, and company compliance, and a thorough understanding of client accounts and businesses.
• SMSF compliance knowledge is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and experience with accounting tools such as Xero.
• Experience with Copilot or AI tools is preferred, along with the ability to learn new systems and tools as needed.
• A strong commitment to hammerjack and client quality standards, with the ability to deliver quality work independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including the confidence to raise queries proactively.
• The ability to work within allotted job budget hours and deliver all assigned work on time.

What’s in It for You

• Recognised by Great Place To Work: Ranked #8 Best Workplace in the Philippines and #3 Best Workplace in IT-BPM in the Medium category for 2026.
• Work That Fits Real Life: Roles aligned with Australian and US clients, with day and night shift options plus WFH, hybrid and office-based setups depending on the role.
• Room to Grow: Structured onboarding and ongoing Learning & Development programs that help employees build skills, strengthen capability and prepare for broader responsibilities.
• Health Cover From Day 1: Health insurance coverage from Day 1 plus dependent coverage, giving employees and their families added peace of mind from the start.
• Clear Pay, Clear Expectations: Compensation aligned with the role and experience, supported by clear responsibilities and expectations from the outset.
• Work That Connects You to the Client: Work directly with international businesses as part of a dedicated team that operates as an extension of their business.
• Support Beyond Day 1: Our People & Culture and support teams stay involved beyond onboarding, providing day-to-day guidance, employee support, engagement and recognition throughout the employee experience.

Plus the everyday extras: Modern workspaces, complimentary onsite meals, flowing coffee and drinks at our café bar, additional time off and tenure incentives.

About Us

At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond—building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.

Our Impact

Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.