Australian Tax Accountant

Advice2talent; Philippines; Remote; PHP 3,781,000 - 5,671,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage from Day 1

Australian working hours

Paid leave credits and Australian PHs

Job summary

Advice2talent is seeking an experienced Australian Tax Accountant to manage a portfolio of Australian clients from home. You will handle tax returns, financial statements, BAS/IAS lodgements, and client-facing workpapers with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Australian taxation within public practice, and hands-on experience with Xero Practice Manager, FYI Docs, Active | Business Fitness, along with MyXero/MYOB/QuickBooks/Reckon. Strong English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field.
• At least 3 years Australian tax experience, public practice.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation across trusts and partnerships.
• Hands-on with Xero Practice Manager, FYI Docs, and Active | Business Fitness.
• Working knowledge of MyXero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Reckon.
• Strong English communication with clients and Australian staff.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, and SMSFs.
• Prepare annual financial statements in Xero and manage BAS, IAS, PAYG, and other ATO compliance.
• Prepare supporting workpapers (CGT, FBT, Division 7A, rental property, asset schedules).
• Complete balance sheet, GST, and ATO account reconciliations.
• Review bookkeeping files in MyXero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Reckon; identify discrepancies.

Skills

Tax accounting

Public practice

English communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

Xero Practice Manager

FYI Docs

Active | Business Fitness

MyXero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Reckon

Job description

Australian Tax Accountant | 100% Work From Home

Are you an experienced Australian Tax Accountant with a strong public practice background? Join a supportive team working with Australian clients, where you can take ownership of your work, expand your technical expertise, and enjoy the flexibility of working from home.

About the Role:

You'll manage your own portfolio of Australian clients, handling tax returns, financial statements, BAS and IAS lodgements, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers across a range of entity types. You'll work with minimal supervision, maintain accurate documentation, manage deadlines, and communicate directly with clients and Australian-based colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and lodge tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, and SMSFs.
• Prepare annual financial statements in Xero and manage BAS, IAS, PAYG, and other ATO compliance requirements.
• Prepare supporting workpapers, including CGT, FBT, Division 7A, rental property, and asset schedules.
• Complete balance sheet, GST, and ATO account reconciliations.
• Review bookkeeping files in MyXero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and Reckon, identifying discrepancies and following up with clients.
• Manage job workflows, timesheets, documentation, and deadlines using Xero Practice Manager, Active | Business Fitness, and FYI Docs.
• Review work for accuracy, identify potential compliance issues, and support junior team members when required.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related field.
• At least 3 years of Australian tax experience, primarily in public practice.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and experience working across multiple entity types, including trusts and partnerships.
• Hands-on experience with Xero Practice Manager, FYI Docs, and Active | Business Fitness.
• Working knowledge of MyXero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and Reckon.
• Strong written and spoken English, with confidence communicating directly with clients and Australian-based staff.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines independently.

What's on Offer?:

• 100% work from home
• HMO coverage from Day 1
• Australian working hours, with weekends off
• Paid leave credits and Australian public holidays observed
• Full statutory benefits
• Company-provided equipment
• The opportunity to work with Australian clients alongside a supportive, experienced team

If you have a strong Australian public practice background and are looking for a role where you can take ownership of meaningful work and continue developing your technical skills, we'd love to hear from you.