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Senior Tax Accountant

Staff Domain

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Philippines

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Prepare and review income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts, and other entities in accordance with Australian taxation regulations.
  • Manage Business Activity Statement (BAS) preparation and lodgment, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
  • Prepare financial statements and supporting work papers in line with applicable accounting standards.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and other key financial records.
  • Review bookkeeping outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to reporting and lodgment.
  • Liaise with clients and relevant authorities to address tax queries, requests for information, and compliance matters.
  • Monitor changes in Australian tax legislation and assess their impact on clients.
  • Utilize Xero for bookkeeping review, financial reporting, and tax compliance tasks.
  • Assist in tax planning activities and provide support in identifying tax-saving opportunities within regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintain organized documentation and ensure proper record-keeping for audit and compliance purposes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or any related field is preferred.
  • At least 4+ years of Australian public practice experience, with strong exposure to tax and BAS compliance.
  • Solid understanding of Australian taxation laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience in preparing financial reports and complete sets of financial statements.
  • Proficiency in Xero and other accounting software platforms.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and stakeholder correspondence.
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet strict deadlines.
  • High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of financial information.
Benefits
  • HMO, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and one free dependent from day one (with the option to enroll additional dependents).
  • Paid Leaves: Birthday, Vacation, Medical, and Maternity (up to 6 Vacation Leaves are convertible to cash on your anniversary).
  • Employee Engagement Activities: Year-End Party, Family Day, Team Building, and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
income tax preparationBusiness Activity Statement (BAS) preparationfinancial statement preparationgeneral ledger reconciliationbookkeeping reviewtax planningfinancial reportingtax complianceAustralian taxation lawsaccounting standards
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationclient liaisontime managementintegrityconfidentialityorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountancyBachelor’s degree in Finance