Senior AU Accountant

Penbrothers International

Metro Manila

Remote

PHP 3,942,000 - 5,694,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Penbrothers, a leading HR and remote talent partner, is sourcing a Senior Accountant (AU) to support an Australian accounting firm from Manila. You will work directly with Directors and Managers to prepare tax returns, financial statements, and BAS for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and SMSFs. Remote setup; 9 AM–5:30 PM AEST.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of Australian accounting experience, IFRS knowledge, and proficiency in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, XPM and BGL. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA certification (preferred).
3–5 years of experience in Australian accounting and taxation.
Experience in IFRS and Australian taxation.
Experience with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, XPM and BGL software.

Responsibilities

Prepare tax returns, financial statements, and BAS for various entity types.
Liaise with Managers to ensure timely delivery of services.
Enter and collate data for financial reports using Xero and other software.
Maintain compliance with Australian accounting standards and tax rules.
Track jobs and respond to client queries efficiently.
Assist with process improvements and document control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

XPM

BGL Corporate Register

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a Melbourne-based accounting and advisory firm serving small to mid-sized business owners, investors, and Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs). They specialise in taxation, business advisory, and retirement-planning solutions, offering personalised service and in-depth expertise to help clients make sense of their finances and investments.

With a team of experienced professionals, they guide clients through the full spectrum of financial matters—from compliance and bookkeeping to strategic planning and wealth optimisation. They emphasise clarity, education, and practical advice, speaking in everyday language and empowering clients to achieve their goals with confidence.

About the Role

This Senior Accountant (AU) role plays a key part in supporting the firm’s accounting and taxation operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of financial services to clients. You will work closely with Directors and Managers to prepare tax returns, financial statements, and business activity statements across various entity types, including individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in Australian accounting standards and tax compliance. You’ll handle a mix of data entry, report preparation, and process coordination, ensuring smooth communication between internal teams and clients. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values professional accuracy, and wants to grow their expertise in a reputable Australian accounting firm.

Work hours:

9 AM to 5:30 PM AEST

Work set-up:

Remote

What you’ll do

Responsible for timely completion of assigned tasks, keeping track of tasks, clear communication to other team members together with assisting Director/Managers to provide a full range of professional accounting services to clients, including:

Drafting, inputting and collating tax returns for Individuals for review by a Manager

Drafting, Inputting and collating Tax Returns for Partnerships, Companies, Trusts and Superannuation Funds for review by a Manager

Entering data for the preparation of Financial Reports for Companies, Superannuation Funds, Trusts, Partnerships and Sole Traders

Resolves all queries raised by Manager after Review

Entering data – Input forms on Xero Tax, including – Client Update Forms, Depreciation Schedules, etc

Preparing Business Activity Statements, including BAS administration

Track jobs to ensure timely delivery to clients and to Manager

An awareness of the opening time WIP and accumulation of WIP and examining the final WIP when the job is completed

Maintenance of professional standards in the communication and delivery of services including, being aware of existing legislation, current developments and ATO interpretation that may impact on work being prepared

Liaise with Manager to provide regular updates on status of work in progress and any client issues or requirements

Following the firm’s current system of work practices and when unclear on the best approach asking questions in the most appropriate manner

Perform other tasks on ad hoc basis as requested by Manager

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification (preferred)

3-5 years of experience in Australian accounting and taxation

Experience in IFRS and AU taxation

Experience in taxation preparation & procedural matters

Working knowledge of Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks accounting tools

Experience in XPM practice management software

A basic knowledge of BGL Corporate Register software

Working knowledge in Excel Spreadsheets and Microsoft Office Suite of Software

Preferred Qualifications:

Attention to detail and task completion orientation

A sound knowledge of Accounting Standards (relevant to special purpose financials), APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants and other mandatory ethical pronouncements

Strong client focus and service ethic

Takes initiative and self-motivated

Ability to multi task with effective time management capabilities

Ability to work within and enhance dynamics of a team

Motivated to achieve

Attention to accuracy/presentation

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Penbrothers we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but you don’t feel 100% aligned with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles.

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What You’ll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you’ll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.