Senior Australian Tax Accountant

LinX Outsourcing; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

LinX Outsourcing is hiring a Senior Australian Tax Accountant to join our remote team. You will prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for Australian SME clients, handle complex tax matters, and support advisory work.

You will manage your own client files alongside an experienced team, demanding analytical precision and multi-file management. The role requires 5+ years in Australian tax accounting, proficiency in Xero/MYOB/MS Office, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• At least 5 years as a Senior Australian Tax Accountant with Australian firm or outsourcing support
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax, compliance and SME accounting
• Hands-on GST reconciliation, equipment finance, Div 7A, CGT and FBT
• Proficient in Xero, MYOB, and Microsoft Office
• Clear written and spoken English
• Able to manage workload and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage a team
• Ability to work under pressure and handle prioritization effectively
• CPA or equivalent qualification is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns for Australian SME clients
• Prepare GST reconciliation and workpapers for Div 7A, CGT and FBT
• Develop tax planning strategies and investment advisory reports
• Spot complex tax issues and elevate to senior review
• Finish work on time and within budget
• Keep workpapers, documentation and timesheets accurate
• Follow client systems and processes

Skills

Australian tax

SME accounting

GST reconciliation

Div 7A

CGT

FBT

English proficiency

Time management

Leadership

Deadline adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work setup: 100% permanent work from home

Schedule: Philippine business hours, Monday to Friday

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 and efficiently.

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 GST reconciliation, equipment finance, 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
• Follow the client's systems and processes

What we're looking for:

Required:

• At least 5 years 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 GST reconciliation, equipment finance, Div 7A, CGT and FBT
• Proficient in Xero, MYOB, 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
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to manage a team, delegate tasks, and monitor performance.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and handle challenging situations effectively.

Highly regarded:

• CPA or equivalent professional qualification