AU Junior Tax Accountant

Hammerjack Pty. Ltd. Philippine Branch Office; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty. Ltd. Philippine Branch Office is seeking an AU Junior Tax Accountant to support Australian clients. The role focuses on preparing working papers, financial statements, and tax returns while aligning with onshore teams and Australian regulations.

The position offers hybrid/WFH arrangements in the Philippines, with opportunities to grow into more advanced work under supervision. Strong English communication and 1–2 years of Australian accounting experience are ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 1–2 years of Australian accounting and taxation experience.
• Experience with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate working papers aligned with client and Australian standards.
• Produce complete financial statements and year-end accrual reviews.
• Prepare and review tax returns, reconciliations and provisions.
• Assist with BAS/IA statements for Australian clients.
• Maintain timely workflows and update daily timesheets in client systems.
• Raise clear queries to onshore team early.
• Deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Stay updated on Australian accounting and taxation requirements.

Skills

Xero

Xero Practice Manager

Xero Workpapers

MYOB

QuickBooks

Excel

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA qualification preferred

Job description

JOB TITLE – AU JUNIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT

Build strong foundations. Deliver work that counts. We’re looking for a detail-focused Junior Tax Accountant who is ready to grow their Australian accounting career. You’ll prepare accurate working papers, financial statements, tax returns, and activity statements while supporting an onshore team and helping clients stay compliant.

Work Setup: Hybrid / WFH

Role Overview

As our Junior Tax Accountant, you’ll support the preparation of working papers and tax compliance reports for Australian clients across a range of industries. You’ll take ownership of core compliance tasks, collaborate closely with the onshore team, and progressively build your capability to handle more advanced work under the guidance of the Accounting Manager or Service Delivery Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Accurate Working Papers: Review general ledger balances, reports, and transactions; complete working papers in line with client and Australian regulatory standards; and ensure files reflect the final financial statements.
• Produce Financial Statements: Prepare complete financial statements, year-end accrual reviews, job notes, trust distribution statements, and dividend statements where applicable.
• Complete Tax Returns: Draft tax returns in client-specified software, prepare tax reconciliations and tax provisions, claim appropriate deductions and offsets, and resolve validation errors before submission.
• Support ATO Compliance: Prepare and lodge monthly, quarterly, or annual Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity Statements in accordance with client requirements.
• Keep Workflows Moving: Complete tax compliance checklists, manage assigned jobs against deadlines and budgeted hours, and maintain accurate daily timesheets in client systems.
• Raise Queries Early: Proactively identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities in client records, then communicate clear queries and practical suggestions to the onshore team.
• Maintain Quality: Deliver complete, accurate working papers, job notes, financial statements, and tax returns with minimal supervision and in line with hammerjack and client quality standards.
• Keep Learning: Stay current with Australian accounting and taxation requirements, client processes, and accounting software through assigned work, self-study, and training.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA qualification is preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in Australian accounting and taxation.
• Working knowledge of Australian taxation, ATO compliance, and the preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Experience supporting Individual, Partnership, Trust, and Company compliance engagements.
• Hands-on experience with Xero, Xero Practice Manager, and Xero Workpapers; familiarity with MYOB and QuickBooks is an advantage.
• Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to raise clear, timely queries.
• Highly organised, accurate, and dependable, with the ability to meet deadlines, work within budgeted hours, and deliver quality work with minimal supervision.

What’s in It for You

• Flexibility that Fits: Hybrid options across Makati and Pampanga, on day shifts aligned with our Australian clients.

• Workspaces that Work: Modern offices built for focus, collaboration, and real productivity.

• Coffee and Good Company: Barista coffee on demand and a café bar to unwind after work.

• Meals on Us: Complimentary meals once a week on your on-site day.

• Covered from Day One: Health coverage with free dependent coverage, so you're looked after from the start.

• Compensation You Can See: Transparent salary packages with direct client involvement.

• Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to step into bigger roles.

• An Award-Winning Home: Join a team ranked 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines and recognised among Fortune Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia.

• People Who Have Your Back: Work alongside reliable, easy-going people who care about doing great work.

• A Global Stage: Work directly with international clients and see how teams scale worldwide.

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.