Australian Tax Accountant – Public Practice & SMSF

SourceU; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 3,162,000 - 4,968,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceU is seeking an experienced Australian Tax Accountant to support an established practice serving Australian clients. You will handle tax returns, financial statements, and SMSF compliance across diverse entities.

The role requires hands-on Australian public practice experience, with ability to prepare returns from start to finish, and work with SMSFs using BGL software, under supervision of senior accountants.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Australian tax and/or business services.
• Experience preparing Australian tax returns from start to finish.
• Experience with individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication.
• Experience with SMSFs and BGL software is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Australian individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting workpapers.
• Complete Australian tax compliance and business services work.
• Prepare SMSF financial statements and tax returns.
• Assist with SMSF compliance requirements and auditor queries.
• Use BGL software for SMSF-related work.
• Review client information and identify relevant Australian tax treatments.
• Prepare supporting calculations and documentation.
• Collaborate with senior accountants and managers to resolve technical matters.
• Maintain accurate and complete client files.

Skills

Australian tax

Tax return preparation

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

SMSF knowledge

Tools

BGL software

Job description

Australian Tax Accountant – Public Practice & SMSF

We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to support an established accounting practice servicing Australian clients.

This role is suited to an accountant with hands-on experience in Australian public practice, including preparation of tax returns, financial statements and SMSF compliance work.

About the Role

You will work across a portfolio of Australian accounting and taxation matters and will be responsible for completing work accurately and efficiently with appropriate supporting workpapers.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing Australian individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns

Preparing financial statements and associated workpapers

Completing Australian tax compliance and business services work

Preparing SMSF financial statements and tax returns

Assisting with SMSF compliance requirements and auditor queries

Using BGL software for SMSF-related work

Reviewing client information and identifying relevant Australian tax treatments

Preparing supporting calculations and documentation

Working with senior accountants and managers to resolve technical matters

Maintaining accurate and complete client files

About You

To be considered for this role, you should have:

Previous hands-on experience working with Australian tax and/or business services

Experience preparing Australian tax returns from start to finish

Experience with individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns

Practical knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements

Experience preparing financial statements and supporting workpapers

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience with SMSFs and BGL software will be highly regarded.

SMSF Experience

Candidates with SMSF experience should be comfortable with some or all of the following:

Preparing SMSF financial statements and tax returns

Processing and reviewing SMSF transactions

Preparing supporting documentation and workpapers

Responding to auditor queries

Working with BGL or similar SMSF accounting software

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate practical Australian accounting experience rather than simply theoretical knowledge.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates may be asked to discuss examples of Australian tax and accounting work they have personally completed, including the types of tax returns prepared, SMSF experience, software used and examples of more technically challenging work.

If you have strong Australian public practice experience and are looking for an opportunity to further develop your tax and SMSF expertise, we would be pleased to hear from you.