Tax Accountant, Australian Public Practice (Div 7A & CGT)

Outsourced Staff; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Financeroles is seeking a tax professional with strong Australian taxation knowledge to join our client-focused advisory team in the US. You will handle complex tax returns, trust distributions, and Div 7A compliance while liaising with Australian accountants.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Australian public practice, can work with Xero and related software, and will contribute to planning, risk assessment, and client service across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Excellent, demonstrable understanding of core Australian tax concepts: Division 7A, FBT, CGT, GST, PSI, and trust distributions.
• Proven ability to independently prepare financial statements and income tax returns in Xero.
• Multi-entity tax return preparation experience (individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships).
• Sound knowledge of discretionary trusts and SME taxation.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies, partnerships, and family group structures.
• Prepare annual trust distribution minutes and resolutions.
• Assist with Div 7A loan calculations, agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare BAS, IAS, and GST workpapers.
• Support FBT return preparation and compliance reporting.
• Assist with STP reconciliations, PAYG withholding, and payroll-related tax compliance.
• Prepare payroll tax and land tax compliance workpapers where required.
• Support ASIC annual review requirements and company register maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

CA ANZ or CPA Australia

3–5 years in Australian public practice

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Xero Practice Manager

ATO Online Services for Agents

ASIC Portal

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financeroles is seeking a tax professional with strong Australian taxation knowledge to join our client-focused advisory team in the US. You will handle complex tax returns, trust distributions, and Div 7A compliance while liaising with Australian accountants.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Australian public practice, can work with Xero and related software, and will contribute to planning, risk assessment, and client service across multiple entities.