Senior Tax Accountant

JOBS360; Mabalacat; On-site; PHP 4,039,000 - 5,386,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBS360 is seeking an experienced accountant to prepare financial statements and tax returns for entities ranging up to 20 entities with Australian tax exposure. You will mentor junior staff, liaise directly with clients, and support complex reporting including cash flow and management reports.

The role emphasizes five years of Australian tax experience, familiarity with ATO interactions, and strong Excel and accounting software skills in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred but not essential.
• Extensive experience with Australian income tax and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for various entities.
• Mentor and train junior/intermediate accounting staff.
• Review complex financial statements and tax returns for large groups.
• Liaise with clients and assist with ad hoc reporting including cash flow.
• Experience with divisions such as Division 7A and PAYG.

Skills

Australian income tax

Client communication

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Xero Practice Manager

Xero Tax

Xero Ledger

MYOB

Acumatica

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of Financial Statements and tax returns for small to large groups, including:

  • Individuals, Partnerships, Trusts, Companies

  • Business Activity Statements

  • Fringe Benefits Tax

  • Division 7A Loans

  • Capital Gains Tax

  • Other ad hoc financial reporting including cash flow and management reporting as required

  • Reviewing, mentoring and training junior and intermediate accounting staff

  • Assisting with preparation of complex financial statements and tax returns for large groups with up to 20 entities and $200m AUD annual turnover

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting

• CPA preferred (not essential)

Competencies/Personality Traits

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Able to work without supervision

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Good communication skills

• Able to work directly with clients

• Ability to mentor and review junior accountants’ work

• Highly competent with 5 years' experience working in Australian income tax

• Strong work ethic

Prior Experience

• 5 years' experience working in Australian income tax

• Experience dealing directly with the Australian Taxation Office

• Experience with a sound understanding of the following

• Income Tax Assessment Act

• GST

• PAYG Income Tax System

• PAYG Withholding and Single Touch Payroll

• Division 7A

• Capital Gains Tax

• Superannuation Guarantee and Contributions

• Fringe Benefits Tax

• Experience with Payroll Tax (not essential)

• Trust Distributions Xero Practice Manager, Xero Tax and Xero Ledger

• MYOB

• Acumatica (not essential)

• Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, etc.

Working Hours

• Office Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, Western Australia Standard Time