AU Tax Accountant — Remote, Day Shift, Great Benefits

Vap; Philippines; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO w/ Dental Coverage + Dependents

2-week paid Holiday Break

Fixed weekends off

Dayshift schedule

Job summary

VAP is a leading offshore staffing solution in the Philippines seeking an Australian Accountant to manage financial records, ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and tax laws, and provide strategic insights to support business decisions.

As an AU Tax Accountant, you will prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies, and process day-to-day transactions using Xero/MYOB/QBO.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance degree; CPA license is a plus
• Solid Australian accounting experience (public practice preferred)
• Prepared tax returns for different entities (individual, partnership, trust, and/or company)
• Xero proficiency required (must-have); MYOB or QBO is a plus
• Solid understanding of GST, PAYG, STP, and Australian tax compliance
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication
• Ability to handle multiple client files and deadlines
• Proactive, organised, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving mindset and accountability
• Employee work set-up will be dependent on the client’s discretion

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of individual, partnership, trust, and company tax returns
• Ensure compliance with ATO and ASIC regulations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Australian tax laws and policy changes
• Prepare and review financial statements, BAS, IAS, and TPAR lodgements in accordance with Australian compliance requirements
• Reconcile accounts, including bank, credit card, AP, AR, payroll, and intercompany transactions
• Assist in preparing management reports, cash flow statements, and year-end workpapers
• Process day-to-day financial transactions using Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks Online
• Manage payroll processing aligned with STP and AU Fair Work standards
• Collaborate with internal teams (bookkeepers, admin support, tax managers) to ensure timely deliverables

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Client handling

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA license (advantage)

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QBO (QuickBooks Online)

Job description

VAP is a leading offshore staffing solution in the Philippines seeking an Australian Accountant to manage financial records, ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and tax laws, and provide strategic insights to support business decisions.

As an AU Tax Accountant, you will prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies, and process day-to-day transactions using Xero/MYOB/QBO.