Senior Accountant | with AU Accounting Experience

VBP; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage

Dental & Optical benefits

2 weeks Christmas vacation

Utilities subsidies

Educational assistance

Training provided

Fixed schedule 7 AM–4 PM

Job summary

VBP in Cebu City is seeking a Senior Accountant to support Australian clients across accounting, taxation and advisory services. You will manage engagements, review complex work, and guide junior staff while liaising with Partners and Managers.

The role requires 6+ years' experience with Australian clients, strong knowledge of Australian tax and accounting rules, and proficiency in Xero/XPM, Excel, Word and Outlook.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with Australian accounting and taxation clients.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns, BAS, IAS for Australian entities.
• Proficient in income tax, CGT, GST compliance, and FBT.
• Experience managing client relationships and communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, BAS, IAS for Australian entities.
• Manage end-to-end client engagements and ensure deadlines are met.
• Build client relationships and serve as primary contact for accounting and taxation matters.
• Assist with tax planning, business structuring, and advisory services.
• Review junior staff work and provide coaching and feedback.
• Collaborate with Partners and Managers on complex matters and projects.
• Contribute to training and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Support workflow coordination and quality standards across the team.
• Assist onboarding and development of team members.

Skills

English communication

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Xero

Xero Practice Manager

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview of the Role
The Senior Accountant will support a portfolio of Australian clients across accounting, taxation, compliance, and advisory services, working closely with Partners, Managers, and client-facing staff to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This role is responsible for managing client engagements, reviewing complex accounting work, providing technical guidance to team members, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. You will take ownership of client deliverables while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to a high-performance team environment.

Main duties include:

• Prepare and review financial statements, income tax returns, BAS, IAS, and other compliance obligations for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.

• Manage end-to-end client engagements, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a primary contact for day-to-day accounting and taxation matters.
• Assist with tax planning, business structuring, and general business advisory services.
• Research and resolve complex accounting, taxation, and compliance issues.
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide technical guidance, coaching, and feedback.
• Work closely with Partners and Managers on complex client matters and advisory projects.
• Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support workflow coordination and help maintain quality standards across the team.
• Assist with onboarding and development of team members and provide leadership support when required.

• 6+ years' experience working with Australian accounting and taxation clients.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation, accounting standards, compliance requirements, and business structures.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, income tax returns, BAS, IAS, and other compliance obligations for Australian entities.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in income tax, capital gains tax (CGT), GST compliance, and fringe benefits tax (FBT).
• Experience managing client relationships and communicating directly with clients.
• Strong proficiency with Xero, Xero Practice Manager (XPM), Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to conduct independent research on complex tax, accounting and regulatory matters.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes in a client service environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, personal accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and client service.
• Demonstrates adaptability and a willingness to leverage emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving.

• 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits
• 2-week paid Christmas vacation
• Electricity & Data subsidies
• 25K Educational Assistance
• Training and equipment will be provided
• Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM
• Additional details will be discussed during the Job Offer stage.