Senior SMSF Accountant

Future Assist; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday long weekend

14th month bonus

HMO

Travel for development

Job summary

Future Assist in the Philippines is seeking an experienced accounting professional to prepare end-of-year financial statements and tax returns for Australian SMSFs, and for Australian individuals. You will use Handitax and Class Super, prepare BAS, and liaise with Australian clients by phone and email.

The role requires an accounting degree and 5+ years in Australian accounting with SMSF expertise, strong English communication, and meticulous time management.

Qualifications

• Must have an accounting degree.
• 5+ years experience in Australian accounting is required.
• 5+ years SMSF experience.
• Experience preparing Australian tax returns, BAS, financial statements, or SMSF accounts.
• Experience using Class Super and HandiTax.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with confidence to communicate directly with Australian clients via phone and email.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong independent research and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with an Australian-based team and supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare end of year financial statements and tax returns for Australian Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs).
• Prepare end of year tax returns for Australian individuals using accounting software, HandiTax.
• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS).
• Use the paperless system to prepare supporting workpapers and indexes for end of financial year work.
• Contact and liaise with Australian clients via phone calls and email to request information, follow up on outstanding documents and respond to queries.
• Communicate professionally and confidently with clients, accountants, supervisors, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the timely completion of allocated workflow.
• Complete ad hoc research tasks relating to the investment and operation of SMSFs per relevant legislation.
• Attend regular workflow and progress meetings with the Australian-based supervisor.

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Class Super

HandiTax

Job description

• Shift: Monday - Thursday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM PHT; Friday 7:00 AM - 12:00PM PHT

About Us

Future Assist Australia is a specialist financial services firm. We pride ourselves on offering our clients an exceptional selection of products and services, these include; Financial Planning, Self-Managed Super Funds, Mortgage Brokering, Investment Planning, Accounting and tax Planning and Property investments. Today we have about 100 employees, with offices located in Australia in Brisbane, Bundall, Melbourne, Sydney and the Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.

The Benefits

• Midday finishes every Friday - enjoy a long weekend every week!
• Qualify for our bonus structure that simulates a 14th Month pay
• Competitive starting salary with annual reviews
• One free HMO dependent on your second year of employment
• Opportunity to travel to Australia for professional development & team-building

About the role

This role involves preparing end of year financial statements and tax returns for Australian Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs), a type of retirement trust, as well as end of year tax returns for Australian individuals using accounting software. You will prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS), use the paperless system to prepare supporting workpapers and indexes for end of financial year work, and contact and liaise with Australian clients via phone calls and email to request information, follow up on outstanding documents and respond to queries.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare end of year financial statements and tax returns for Australian Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs)
• Prepare end of year tax returns for Australian individuals using accounting software, Handitax
• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Use the paperless system to prepare supporting workpapers and indexes for end of financial year work
• Contact and liaise with Australian clients via phone calls and email to request information, follow up on outstanding documents and respond to queries
• Communicate professionally and confidently with clients, accountants, supervisors, and other relevant stakeholders
• Manage the timely completion of allocated workflow
• Complete ad hoc research tasks relating to the investment and operation of SMSFs per relevant legislation
• Attend regular workflow and progress meetings with the Australian-based supervisor

About you

• Must be an Accounting Graduate
• 5+ years experience in Australian accounting is required
• 5+ years Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) experience
• Previous experience preparing Australian tax returns, BAS, financial statements, or SMSF accounts
• Experience using Australian accounting and taxation software, particularly Class Super and Handitax
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the confidence to communicate directly with Australian clients via phone and email
• High attention to detail and strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong independent research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with an Australian-based team and supervisor