Senior Accountant

WizeTalent; Cebu City; Remote; PHP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Laptop and software provided

4 weeks paid leave

Job summary

WizeTalent in the Philippines is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a Perth-based accounting firm. The role initially focuses on SMSF compliance, taking ownership from start to finish, then expanding to general accounting and tax compliance for the firm's broader client base.

This is an ideal role for an experienced accountant who enjoys taking ownership of their work, with full-time remote work aligned to Perth hours (AWST) and a salary in the PHP 110,000–140,000 range depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of Australian public accounting experience, including tax and financial statements.
• Hands-on SMSF compliance experience.
• Experience with BGL SF360, Xero and XPM.
• Strong English communication and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review SMSF annual financial statements, tax returns and workpapers.
• Process SMSF transactions, investment income, contributions and member balances.
• Liaise with SMSF auditors and resolve audit queries to finalise compliance.
• Ensure SMSF compliance with superannuation legislation and ATO requirements.
• Correspond with clients and accountants regarding SMSF queries.
• Assist with strategic planning and Statements of Advice handling.

Skills

SMSF compliance

Xero

XPM

Australian tax knowledge

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

BGL SF360

XPM (Xero Practice Manager)

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team, supporting a Perth-based accounting firm. This role will initially focus on Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF), taking ownership of SMSF compliance work from start to finish. Once the SMSF workload is under control, the role will expand into general accounting and tax compliance across the firm's broader client base.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys taking ownership of their work.

• Prepare and review SMSF annual financial statements, tax returns and workpapers in BGL SF360.
• Process and reconcile SMSF transactions, investment income, contributions, pensions and member balances.
• Liaise with SMSF auditors and resolve audit queries to finalise annual compliance.
• Ensure SMSF compliance with superannuation legislation and ATO requirements.
• Correspond directly with client's and accountants in relation to SMSF and superannuation queries generally.
• Assist with strategic planning, including review of client records and assisting with recommended strategies, assistance with collation of Statements of Advice, implementation of chosen strategies.

General accounting and tax compliance

• Prepare and review financial statements in line with Australian accounting standards.
• Prepare income tax returns and Business Activity Statements (BAS) for individuals, companies, trusts, SMSFs and partnerships.
• Process annual financials for various entity types using Xero and XPM.
• Support the development of tax planning figures and analysis.
• Manage and respond to ATO correspondence and queries.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Review, client service and workflow

• Review work for accuracy and quality before finalisation.
• Respond to client queries independently and build strong client relationships.
• Manage your own workload and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Work collaboratively with internal team members to meet deadlines.
• Stay updated with changes in Australian tax law, superannuation rules and accounting standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Australian public accounting, including tax and financial statement preparation.
• Proven hands-on experience with SMSF compliance work.
• Experience in BGL SF360, Xero and XPM (Xero Practice Manager).
• Strong understanding of Australian tax regulations, superannuation rules and accounting principles.
• Experience reviewing work and working independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, confident handling client queries.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Client-focused mindset with a professional, approachable attitude.

Work Arrangement and Benefits

• Employment type: Full-time, remote.
• Hours: Aligned with Perth business hours (AWST).
• Salary: PHP 110,000 – 140,000, depending on experience
• Leave: 4 weeks paid leave per year, plus sick leave
• Equipment: Laptop and all required software provided