Senior Tax Accountant AU — BAS, SMSF & ATO

Global Staff Connections; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Staff Connections in the Philippines seeks an AU Senior Tax Accountant to deliver high-quality taxation, accounting, and compliance services across a diverse client portfolio.

You will prepare financial statements and tax returns, and SMSF reporting while liaising with the ATO on behalf of clients. This role suits an experienced professional passionate about Australian taxation and collaborative client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• CPA qualification is preferred but not required.
• 7–10 years of Australian public accounting experience, incl. 2+ years in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and ATO compliance.
• Experience reviewing tax returns and financial statements for various entities.
• Experience preparing BAS and IAS.
• Knowledge of SMSFs, tax advisory services, and complex structures.
• Advanced proficiency in listed Australian accounting software and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to accuracy, compliance, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare BAS and IAS in line with Australian requirements.
• Prepare and maintain SMSF accounts and compliance docs.
• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, Individuals, and SMSFs.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reports and tax compliance.
• Prepare payroll reports, OSR reports, payment summaries, and quarterly SMSF reporting.
• Review financial information for compliance with Australian standards.
• Communicate with the ATO to address queries and ensure compliance.
• Maintain strong client relationships with timely and accurate support.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within workflows.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking under deadlines

Client service focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

APS

XPM

HandiSoft

Class

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Global Staff Connections in the Philippines seeks an AU Senior Tax Accountant to deliver high-quality taxation, accounting, and compliance services across a diverse client portfolio.

You will prepare financial statements and tax returns, and SMSF reporting while liaising with the ATO on behalf of clients. This role suits an experienced professional passionate about Australian taxation and collaborative client service.