Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time (Contractor contract) Reports To: Director / Partner (Australia-based) Role Overview We’re looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant with solid exposure to Australian taxation to join a growing offshore team supporting an Australian accounting firm. If you’ve spent at least 3 years working on Australian tax compliance , this is your opportunity to step into a client-facing role with long-term potential to grow into a leadership position. What You’ll Be Doing Australian Tax Compliance Prepare and lodge tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts, and SMSFs Complete high-quality workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules Ensure all compliance work meets ATO standards and lodgment deadlines Tax Planning & Advisory Support Assist in researching and interpreting relevant tax laws (CGT, FBT, Division 7A, PSI, etc.) Help provide clients with practical strategies to minimize tax and structure their finances efficiently Stay up to date with changes in Australian tax legislation Client Collaboration Communicate directly with Australian accountants or clients via email and Zoom (as needed) Maintain accurate records and deliver clear, professional documentation Build trust with both onshore and offshore colleagues Future Leadership (Optional Growth Path) While leadership is not required now, you’ll be working closely with experienced tax professionals and will have opportunities to learn how to review and approve work, manage workflows, and support junior team members as the team expands. ✅ Who You Are Minimum of 3 years of solid experience in Australian tax compliance Has prepared and lodged AU tax returns for a variety of entities (individuals, trusts, companies, SMSFs) Detail-oriented and organized, with strong tax technical knowledge Familiar with Xero, XPM , and cloud-based accounting tools Comfortable working in AU business hours (with some flexibility) Excellent English communication skills — both written and spoken CPA or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory Why Join Us? 100% remote, work-from-home setup Opportunity to be mentored by Australian tax leaders Clear path for future leadership roles Supportive, collaborative team culture Pay: From Php70,000.00 per month Benefits Work from home Application Question(s): Do you have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in Australian tax compliance? What types of Australian tax returns have you personally prepared and/or lodged? Please include the entity types (e.g., individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs). Please keep your response brief and concise. Can you describe your experience with Australian tax areas such as CGT, FBT, Division 7A, PSI, or tax planning, as well as the accounting software you have used (e.g., Xero and XPM)? Work Location: Remote