Senior AU Tax Accountant

Mane Consulting; Manila; On-site; PHP 4,390,000 - 7,463,000; Full time

Job summary

Advisory Firm is seeking a Senior Tax & Accounting professional to manage a wide range of Australian tax issues within a growing practice. You will deliver client work and collaborate across the team, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance.

The role requires 3-5+ years in Australian accounting, CPA/CA qualification (or near completion), and strong communication skills with a proactive, client-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in Australian accounting or tax practice.
• CPA or CA qualified, or near completion.
• Excellent technical skills in Australian tax and accounting compliance.
• Proficiency in cloud-based Xero and XeroTax.
• Strong written and verbal communication with problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage exposure to a variety of business services and tax issues within a growing team.
• Deliver high-quality client and team deliverables through clear communication and ethical standards.
• Execute high-level technical work in Australian tax and accounting compliance.
• Review work prepared by others at Senior level for accuracy and quality.
• Review emails and advice to Australian advisers; ensure clarity and accuracy.

Skills

Taxation

Accounting

Communication

Problem Solving

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

CPA or CA

Tools

Xero

XeroTax

Job description

About the firm

Operating for more than 30 years, this advisory firm has a clearly articulated vision to be the "Advisory Firm of the Future". With a team of 170 members across Sydney, Newcastle, and Brisbane, they provide a diverse suite of services including Business Advice & Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Assurance, Wealth Management, and Employee Benefits. Their client base is notably diverse, ranging from ASX-listed companies and large privately owned businesses to start-ups and NFP organisations. The firm's culture is client centricity, teamwork, and innovation. They pride themselves on being an agile, progressive, and learning-oriented organisation that harnesses the talent of its people to create strong financial futures for their clients. Employees work in a supportive, energetic environment that inspires excellence and provides a solid platform for future career growth.

About the role

• Manage a wide exposure to a variety of business services and tax issues within a growing team.
• Play an integral role in deliverables for clients and the team through strong communication and ethical standards.
• Execute high-level technical work in Australian tax and accounting compliance.
• Perform reviews of accounting and taxation work prepared by other team members (for Senior level).
• Review email communications, including queries and advice, to be sent to Australian advisers.
• Utilize business skills to assist with cashflow planning, budgeting, and the analysis of management accounts.
• Apply exceptional time and project management skills to ensure quality service delivery.
• Maintain proactive involvement in the technical development of both yourself and the wider team.
• Ensure strict adherence to firm systems and procedures regarding file management and security.

About you

• 3-5+ years of related experience, ideally working for an Australian accounting practice.
• CPA or CA qualified, or currently close to completing these studies.
• Excellent technical skills in Australian tax and accounting compliance.
• Proficiency in cloud-based systems, specifically Xero and XeroTax.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of personal maturity.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities to improve service quality.
• A self-starter who enjoys challenging work and is seeking ongoing professional development.
• Experience in reviewing the work of others is required for those entering at a Senior level.