Senior Australian Tax Accountant

Synct; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,339,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month pay

HMO with dental and life insurance

Company equipment

Work from home

Signing bonus

Job summary

WorkStream Partners is hiring a Senior Australian Tax Accountant to prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for SME clients, handling complex matters with an experienced team. You will manage your own client files in a fully remote setup.

The role requires at least 5 years in Australian tax accounting, proficiency in Xero/MYOB/QuickBooks, and strong English communication. Benefits include 13th month pay, HMO, and a PHP 30,000 signing bonus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years as a Senior Australian Tax Accountant with Australian firms or outsourcing support.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian tax, compliance and SME accounting.
• Hands-on Div 7A, CGT and FBT experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, income tax returns, BAS and IAS for Australian SME clients.
• Develop tax planning strategies and assist with investment advisory reports.
• Spot complex tax issues and escalate for senior review.
• Maintain accurate workpapers, documentation and timesheets.
• Take meeting notes, track action items and follow up.
• Follow client systems and processes and manage multiple files.

Skills

Australian tax

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Excel

English

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Work setup: 100% permanent work from home | Schedule: Australian business hours, Monday to Friday | Salary: PHP 120,000–150,000 gross per month, plus PHP 30,000 signing bonus

About the role

We're hiring a Senior Australian Tax Accountant. You'll prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for SME clients, handle the complex tax matters, and support the advisory work. You'll work alongside an experienced team and manage your own client files. It suits someone analytical and detail-oriented who can manage multiple client files accurately.

What you'll do

• Prepare and review financial statements, income tax returns, BAS and IAS for Australian SME clients: individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and sole traders
• Prepare Div 7A, capital gains tax (CGT) and fringe benefits tax (FBT) workpapers and accounts
• Develop tax planning strategies and help with investment advisory reports
• Spot complex tax issues and elevate them for senior review
• Finish your work on time and within budget
• Keep workpapers, documentation and timesheets accurate
• Take meeting notes, record the action items and follow them up
• Follow the client's systems and processes

What we're looking for

Required:

• At least 5years as a Senior Australian Tax Accountant, with an Australian accounting firm or an outsourcing company supporting Australian firms
• Strong working knowledge of Australian tax, compliance and SME accounting
• Hands-on experience with Div 7A, CGT and FBT
• Proficient in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Clear written and spoken English
• Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Preferred:

• CPA or equivalent professional qualification

Benefits and perks

Pay and benefits:

• PHP 120,000–150,000 gross monthly salary
• PHP 30,000 signing bonus
• 13th month pay
• HMO with dental and life insurance cover, starting before your third month

Work setup:

• 100% permanent work from home
• Company-provided equipment

Time off:

• 18 vacation leaves
• 6 sick leaves
• Birthday leave
• Philippine holidays observed

Employee perks:

• Tenure incentives
• Birthday meal treat
• Free meal every first Friday of the month

About WorkStream Partners

WorkStream Partners builds finance and admin teams in the Philippines for Australian businesses. You work as part of one client's team, on their systems and their hours. Australia's east coast is only two to three hours ahead of the Philippines. Your employment is with Solopreneur TEAM OPC, our Philippine-registered operating company. It looks after your contract, payroll, benefits and HR support from day one.