Senior Tax Accountant Australian

Eh Tax Accountants; Philippines; Remote; PHP 4,002,000 - 6,670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Offshore remote work

Professional development

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Eh Tax Accountants is seeking an experienced Senior Australian Tax Accountant to join our offshore accounting team, supporting an established Australian practice. The role is full-time and remote.

The candidate must have a minimum of five years in Australian public practice, deep knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance, and the ability to prepare financial statements, company/trust tax returns, and cash flow forecasts with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Australian public practice accounting.
• Experience preparing Australian company and trust financial statements.
• Ability to prepare company and trust tax returns independently.
• Strong understanding of Australian tax law and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for Australian entities in accordance with standards.
• Prepare company and trust tax returns and individual tax returns.
• Develop cash flow projections and financial forecasts.
• Produce management reports and financial summaries.
• Support budgeting and financial modelling.
• Communicate with Australian accountants to resolve queries.

Skills

Australian taxation

Excel skills

English communication

Independence

Public practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Commerce/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA (preferred)

Tools

Xero

XPM (Xero Practice Manager)

MYOB

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Role: Senior Australian Tax Accountant (Offshore) Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Offshore / Remote Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in Australian public practice accounting Reporting To: Australian Practice Manager / Principal Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and technically competent Senior Accountant to join our offshore accounting team, supporting an established Australian public accounting and advisory practice.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years' experience working with an Australian accounting firm and a strong understanding of Australian taxation, accounting standards and compliance requirements.

This role requires someone who can independently prepare financial statements, company and trust tax returns, and management reports. The candidate must also have practical experience preparing business cash flow projections and financial forecasts for Australian companies.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, technically strong and capable of managing accounting jobs with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Statements & Tax Compliance

• Prepare financial statements for Australian companies, trusts, partnerships and sole traders.
• Prepare company tax returns and trust tax returns.
• Prepare individual tax returns, including investment properties and capital gains tax schedules.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable Australian Accounting Standards.
• Complete year-end accounts and tax reconciliation.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger reviews.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and resolve outstanding queries.
• Understand Australian tax compliance requirements and ATO reporting obligations.

2. Business Cash Flow Projections & Financial Reporting

• Prepare company cash flow projections and forecasts.
• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare profit and loss forecasts and projected balance sheets.
• Analyse business financial performance and identify cash flow issues.
• Prepare management reports and financial summaries.
• Assist with budgeting, financial modelling and business planning.
• Prepare financial information to support business lending and finance applications.
• Analyse business profitability, working capital and financial performance.

3. Australian Taxation & Accounting Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Australian company and trust taxation.
• Understanding of GST, BAS, PAYG withholding and superannuation.
• Knowledge of Division 7A, franking accounts and company tax adjustments.
• Understanding of trust distributions and beneficiary tax implications.
• Knowledge of capital gains tax and depreciation.
• Ability to identify tax planning opportunities and potential compliance risks.

4. Software & Technology

• Experience with the following software will be highly regarded:
• Xero and Xero Practice Manager (XPM).
• MYOB.
• QuickBooks.
• Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and financial modelling.
• Other Australian accounting and tax preparation software.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Australian public practice accounting.
• Previous employment with an Australian accounting or tax practice.
• Strong practical experience preparing Australian company and trust financial statements.
• Ability to prepare company and trust tax returns independently.
• Good understanding of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements.
• Practical experience preparing company cash flow projections and financial forecasts.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to communicate directly with Australian accountants and resolve client accounting queries.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (preferred).
• Previous experience supporting an Australian CPA or public accounting practice.
• Experience with business advisory, tax planning and financial modelling.

Personal Attributes

• The ideal candidate will be:
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Technically strong in Australian taxation and accounting.
• Reliable, organised and deadline-driven.
• A good problem solver with analytical skills.
• Comfortable taking ownership of assigned accounting jobs.
• Willing to learn and improve processes.
• Able to work effectively with an Australian-based accounting team.

What We Offer

• Full-time offshore employment.
• Opportunity to work with an established Australian accounting and advisory practice.
• Exposure to Australian tax compliance and business advisory work.
• Professional development and ongoing technical training.
• Long-term career opportunities for the right candidate.