Intermediate SMSF Accountant

Future Assist Australia Inc; Mabalacat; On-site; PHP 848,000 - 1,228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Fridays

14th month bonus

HMO benefits after year 2

Travel to Australia for development

Career growth to Senior SMSF Account

Job summary

Future Assist Australia is a specialist financial services firm in the Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines. The role focuses on preparing year-end financial statements and tax returns for Australian SMSFs and individuals, using Class Super and Handitax, with direct client contact.

You will liaise with Australian clients, manage workflows, and participate in ongoing professional development; a strong English communication skill is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be an Accounting Graduate.
• 3+ years experience in Australian accounting is required.
• Must have SMSF experience.
• Experience with Australian tax returns, BAS, financial statements, or SMSF accounts is highly regarded.
• Experience using Australian accounting software (Class Super, Handitax) is highly regarded.
• Strong written and verbal English communications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare end of year financial statements and tax returns for Australian SMSFs.
• Prepare end of year tax returns for Australian individuals.
• Prepare BAS (Business Activity Statements).
• Use paperless system to prepare supporting workpapers and indexes.
• Liaise with Australian clients via phone and email to request information.
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members.
• Manage timely completion of allocated workflow.
• Perform ad hoc research related to SMSFs and relevant legislation.
• Attend regular workflow and progress meetings with Australian supervisor.

Skills

Accounting degree

SMSF accounting

Australian tax returns

BAS preparation

Handitax

Class Super

English communication

Time management

client liaison

multi-tasking

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Class Super

Handitax

Job description

Location: Clark, Philippines (Onsite only)
Shift: Monday - Thursday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM PHT; Friday 7:00 AM - 12:00PM PHT
Salary Range: Php 76,000 - Php 110,000 per month (depending on experience)

About Us

Future Assist Australia is a specialist financial services firm. We pride ourselves on offering our clients an exceptional selection of products and services, these include; Financial Planning, Self-Managed Super Funds, Mortgage Brokering, Investment Planning, Accounting and tax Planning and Property investments. Today we have about 100 employees, with offices located in Australia in Brisbane, Bundall, Melbourne, Sydney and the Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.

The Benefits

• Midday finishes every Friday - enjoy a long weekend every week!

• Qualify for our bonus structure that simulates a 14th Month pay

• Competitive starting salary with annual reviews

• One free HMO dependent on your second year of employment

• Opportunity to travel to Australia for professional development & team-building

• Opportunity to grow into Senior SMSF Accountant role

About the role

This role involves preparing end of year financial statements and tax returns for Australian Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs), a type of retirement trust, as well as end of year tax returns for Australian individuals using accounting software. You will prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS), use the paperless system to prepare supporting workpapers and indexes for end of financial year work, and contact and liaise with Australian clients via phone calls and email to request information, follow up on outstanding documents and respond to queries.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare end of year financial statements and tax returns for Australian Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs)

• Prepare end of year tax returns for Australian individuals using accounting software, Handitax

• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS)

• Use the paperless system to prepare supporting workpapers and indexes for end of financial year work

• Contact and liaise with Australian clients via phone calls and email to request information, follow up on outstanding documents and respond to queries

• Communicate professionally and confidently with clients, accountants, supervisors, and other relevant stakeholders

• Manage the timely completion of allocated workflow

• Complete ad hoc research tasks relating to the investment and operation of SMSFs per relevant legislation

• Attend regular workflow and progress meetings with the Australian-based supervisor

About you

• Must be an Accounting Graduate

• 3+ years experience in Australian accounting is required

• Must have previous Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) experience

• Previous experience preparing Australian tax returns, BAS, financial statements, or SMSF accounts is highly regarded

• Experience using Australian accounting and taxation software, particularly Class Super and Handitax is highly regarded

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the confidence to communicate directly with Australian clients via phone and email

• High attention to detail and strong organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• Strong independent research and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively with an Australian-based team and supervisor