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Accounting & Tax Support VA

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Philippines

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Salary

💰 A$1,500 - A$1,800 per month

About the role

  • Prepare and review Individual (ITR), Company, Trust, and Partnership tax returns in accordance with ATO requirements.
  • Prepare BAS/IAS, including GST, PAYG‑W, PAYG‑I, instalments, fuel tax credits where applicable.
  • Conduct tax reconciliations, including depreciation (prime cost & diminishing value), small business concessions, carried‑forward losses, franking credits, and Div 7A considerations.
  • Prepare FBT returns and work‑related calculations when required.
  • Assist with tax planning, projections, and scenario modelling for clients.
  • Prepare general purpose and special‑purpose financial statements.
  • Complete bank, loan, clearing, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support STP finalization, payroll reporting, and superannuation compliance.
  • Assist in identifying compliance risks and recommending process improvements.
  • Communicate professionally with Australian clients via email or scheduled calls to obtain information, clarify queries, and provide updates.
  • Collaborate with senior accountants and the Australian onshore team to meet deadlines and maintain firmwide service quality.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with ATO and firm policies.

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of proven experience preparing Australian tax returns for individuals and/or entities.
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • - Australian income tax rules
  • - GST concepts & BAS lodgments
  • - Small business entity concessions
  • - Depreciation rules & temporary full expensing (where applicable)
  • - Div 7A (preferred)
  • - Payroll, STP, and superannuation basics
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
  • Experience using Australian software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, HandiTax, Reckon, or similar.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
  • Excellent English communication skills—written and verbal.
  • **Preferred Skills**
  • Experience working with Australian public practice firms.
  • Ability to produce accurate, clean workpapers and checklists.
  • High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under minimal supervision.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to interpret ATO guidance.
  • Experience handling multi‑entity groups and basic restructuring concepts (bonus).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Australian tax returnsBASGSTdepreciationfranking creditsFBT returnstax planningfinancial statementspayrollsuperannuation
Soft Skills
communicationattention to detailproblem-solvingcollaborationconfidentialityaccuracytime managementclient interactionprocess improvementindependence
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance