Australian Tax Accountant (Legaspi, Albay)

TASQ Staffing Solutions; Legazpi; Hybrid; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a qualified accountant in the Philippines to manage Australian tax returns and financial statements. Successful candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Australian accounting firm, with hands-on experience in BAS and company tax obligations. Knowledge of Australian tax law and proficiency in accounting software like Xero is essential. This position offers a morning shift schedule with remote working options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience at an Australian accounting firm.
• Strong BAS experience, including GST and PAYG obligations.
• Solid understanding of Australian tax law and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income tax returns and financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with Australian taxation legislation and accounting standards.
• Liaise with internal teams and/or clients to clarify tax and accounting matters.

Skills

Australian tax law compliance

Business Activity Statements (BAS)

Xero accounting software

Financial statements preparation

Tax returns for companies

Tools

Xero

XPM

APS

Job description

Work Setup

Open to remote applicants / Priority are those willing to work onsite (Legaspi, Albay)

Work Schedule

Morning shift

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Minimum 3+ years experience at an Australian accounting firm
• Hands-on experience preparing:
  • Company tax returns and financial statements
  • Trust and partnership tax returns
  • Consolidated or group-based structures
• Strong BAS experience, including GST and PAYG obligations
• Solid understanding of Australian tax law and compliance requirements
• Proficient with Australian accounting and tax software (e.g., Xero, XPM, APS)

Responsibilities

• Prepare income tax returns and financial statements for:
  • Companies
  • Trusts (discretionary and unit trusts)
  • Partnerships
  • Group structures and inter-entity relationships
• Prepare and review Business Activity Statements (BAS), including:
  • GST reconciliation
  • PAYG Withholding
  • PAYG Installment
• Ensure compliance with Australian taxation legislation, ATO requirements, and accounting standards
• Assist with year-end compliance processes, including work-paper preparation and reconciliations
• Liaise with internal teams and/or clients to obtain information and clarify tax and accounting matters