Senior Australian Tax Accountant - Xero Certified

BruntWork; Philippines; Remote; PHP 5,215,000 - 7,823,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Health insurance

20 days paid leave

Public holidays paid

Job summary

BruntWork seeks a Senior Australian Tax Accountant (Xero Certified) to lead complex tax compliance for Australian clients, preparing financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals, with emphasis on Division 7A, FBT, and crypto using Xero, Xero Tax, and XPM.

The role requires 5+ years of direct Australian tax experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Commerce, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct Australian tax and compliance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Commerce, or Business with an accounting major.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax law, Division 7A, FBT, and trusts.
• Xero Certified with advanced use of Xero, Xero Tax, and XPM.
• Excellent English communication for senior stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset and ledger reconciliation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare company, trust, partnership, and individual tax returns.
• Handle complex tax matters including CGT, ESS, funds, rentals, Division 7A and crypto.
• Reconcile ledgers and correct GST, PAYGW, and income tax items.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and prepare FBT calculations and returns.
• Lodge BAS/IAS and manage year-end files; payroll tax obligations.
• Lead and review junior accountants to ensure accuracy and deadlines.
• Mentor accountants in collaboration with Compliance Team Manager and Client Managers.
• Collaborate with bookkeeping and client services to resolve stakeholder queries.

Skills

Xero Certified

Australian tax experience

Ledger reconciliation

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce

Tools

Xero

Xero Tax

XPM

Job description

Are you a Senior Australian Tax Accountant (Xero Certified) looking to leverage your deep tax compliance expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment?

Our client is seeking an analytical professional with a proven track record of managing complex tax structures, Division 7A, FBT regulations, and trust compliance within an Australian firm. To thrive in this role, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce, be fully Xero Certified, and bring at least 5 years of direct Australian tax experience. Advanced confidence in Xero, Xero Tax, and XPM is essential, while familiarity with SMSFs, Karbon, or Koinly will set you apart. Join a team where your technical mastery and client-facing skills directly drive high-quality taxation services!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM AEST (Melbourne, AU Time), with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Australian Tax & Compliance: Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders, and complex individuals.
• Complex Tax Management: Handle technical tax matters including CGT, ESS, managed funds, rental properties, Division 7A, and cryptocurrency transactions.
• Ledger Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet and profit & loss accounts; isolate and correct discrepancies across ATO ledger items including GST, PAYGW, and income tax.
• Asset & Liability Auditing: Maintain fixed asset registers covering acquisitions and disposals; prepare comprehensive FBT calculations and FBT returns.
• Lodgment & Reporting: Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS, calculate fuel tax credits, manage year-end tax planning files, and reconcile multi-jurisdictional state payroll tax obligations.
• Leadership & Supervision: Review and oversee work files prepared by junior accountants to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strict deadline adherence.
• Team Mentorship: Train, mentor, and upskill accountants in direct collaboration with the Compliance Team Manager and Client Managers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with bookkeeping, client services, and client managers to resolve intricate stakeholder queries and optimize internal compliance systems.

Requirements:

• Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years of direct experience in Australian tax and compliance within a registered Australian tax accounting firm.
• Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Commerce, or Business with a dedicated Accounting major.
• Taxation Knowledge: Strong structural knowledge of Australian tax law, specific corporate regulations, FBT guidelines, Division 7A, and complex trust structures.
• Software Mastery: Must be a Xero Certified accountant with advanced confidence using Xero, Xero Tax, and XPM platforms.
• Linguistic Standard: High level of written and spoken English communication skills suitable for managing senior Australian stakeholder relationships.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong ledger reconciliation abilities, and a structured approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working within a BPO or outsourced accounting firm environment.
• Hands‑on exposure to Self‑Managed Super Funds (SMSF) accounting.
• Practical familiarity operating Karbon workflow software, Koinly, or similar accounting applications.
• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage (with dependent cover) for eligible locations
• 20 days paid leave per year
• Paid Australian public holidays, Birthday leave, tenure perks, and team recognition
• Quarterly in-person and virtual team catch‑ups
• Annual company team trip
• Annual salary reviews

One application, multiple possibilities:

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