AU Tax Specialist

Emapta Global; Pampanga; Hybrid; PHP 781,000 - 1,283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Work-from-home

HMO day 1

Leave credits

Salary advance

Discounts

Job summary

Emapta Philippines is recruiting an AU Tax Specialist to join a Pioneer team delivering Australian tax and accounting services for SME and mid-market clients. This role offers a hybrid work setup in Pampanga with travel to Australia and exposure to international engagements.

On offer is a salary up to PHP115,000 per month based on skills, plus a PHP10,000 one-time allowance and a sign-on bonus equal to one month's salary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Australian Public Practice Accounting experience
• Experience supporting SME and mid-market clients with AUD5M-100M+ turnover
• Hands-on experience preparing Australian financial statements, tax workpapers, and income tax returns
• Strong understanding of Australian taxation, GST, BAS, and compliance requirements
• Experience working across different Australian business and entity structures
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare Australian financial statements across companies, trusts, partnerships, and other entity structures for review
• Process journals accurately within client accounting systems
• Prepare comprehensive workpapers and supporting schedules for financial reporting and review
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with Australian requirements
• Prepare Australian income tax returns for individuals and business entities
• Complete BAS in accordance with Australian GST and compliance requirements
• Assist with taxation matters and correspondence involving the ATO
• Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation across tax engagements
• Review client financial records and identify information required to progress accounting and tax engagements
• Conduct research into Australian accounting and taxation matters
• Prepare technical file notes and documentation supporting client advisory work
• Collaborate with Australian accounting professionals to deliver accurate and timely client outcomes
• Contribute to high-quality service across diverse SME and mid-market portfolios
• Pioneer team opportunity with visibility from the early stages of the engagement
• Australia travel and international career growth opportunities
• One-month salary sign-on bonus
• Work-from-home flexibility for better work-life balance
• Day 1 HMO with one free dependent
• 20 leave credits with cash-conversion options
• Unlimited professional training and upskilling opportunities
• Career development across Australian tax, accounting, advisory, and leadership pathways
• Mentorship from experienced global accounting professionals
• Free gym access with certified trainer support
• Salary Advance Program through Emapta's banking partner
• Hotel, restaurant, and lifestyle discounts
• Accessible office locations near MRT and public transportation

Skills

Australian accounting

Tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Job description

Where Australia's Private Businesses Turn for Big Four Tax Expertise

From establishing the right structures to managing GST, reporting obligations, ownership changes, and increasingly sophisticated tax requirements, Australian businesses rely on this Big Four firm through important stages of their development. Its professionals combine taxation, accounting, and broader advisory capability to work with entrepreneurs, family businesses, private companies, and mid-market organizations as their enterprises grow and evolve.

As an AU Tax Specialist, you'll become part of a new Pioneer team dedicated to the Big Four firm, working across the Australian taxation and accounting matters entrusted to its professionals. You'll strengthen your expertise across multiple entity structures and client portfolios while gaining Australia travel, international exposure, and continuous development through Emapta.

Job Overview

• Work-from-home Accountant opportunity with a hybrid setup in Pampanga
• Travel to Australia and gain international career exposure
• Earn up to PHP115,000 salary based on skills, expertise, and experience
• Receive a PHP10,000 one-time non-taxable allowance
• Sign-on bonus worth 1 month's salary
• Apply with a friend or refer top talent and earn PHP50,000 per successful hire

The Qualifications We Seek

• At least 3 years of Australian Public Practice Accounting experience
• Experience supporting SME and mid-market clients with AUD5M-100M+ turnover
• Hands-on experience preparing Australian financial statements, tax workpapers, and income tax returns
• Strong understanding of Australian taxation, GST, BAS, and compliance requirements
• Experience working across different Australian business and entity structures
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Your Daily Tasks

• Prepare Australian financial statements across companies, trusts, partnerships, and other entity structures for review
• Process journals accurately within client accounting systems
• Prepare comprehensive workpapers and supporting schedules for financial reporting and review
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with Australian requirements

Australian Tax & Compliance

• Prepare Australian income tax returns for individuals and business entities
• Complete Business Activity Statements (BAS) in accordance with Australian GST and compliance requirements
• Assist with taxation matters and correspondence involving the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
• Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation across tax engagements

Client Accounting & Advisory Support

• Review client financial records and identify information required to progress accounting and tax engagements
• Conduct research into Australian accounting and taxation matters
• Prepare technical file notes and documentation supporting client advisory work
• Collaborate with Australian accounting professionals to deliver accurate and timely client outcomes
• Contribute to high-quality service across diverse SME and mid-market portfolios
• Pioneer team opportunity with visibility from the early stages of the engagement
• Australia travel and international career growth opportunities
• One-month salary sign-on bonus
• Work-from-home flexibility for better work-life balance
• Day 1 HMO with one free dependent
• 20 leave credits with cash-conversion options
• Unlimited professional training and upskilling opportunities
• Career development across Australian tax, accounting, advisory, and leadership pathways
• Mentorship from experienced global accounting professionals
• Free gym access with certified trainer support
• Salary Advance Program through Emapta's banking partner
• Hotel, restaurant, and lifestyle discounts
• Accessible office locations near MRT and public transportation

Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long‑term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence.