Senior Accountant

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. Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and workpapers for Australian clients .

Posted 10/17/2026contractRemote • PhilippinesSenior💰 A$1,750 - A$2,750 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns for Australian clients, utilizing the Xero stack and other accounting software to enhance workflow efficiency and compliance support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Xero TaxXero LedgerXero Practice Manager (XPM)Financial Statement PreparationAustralian Public Practice Experience

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Hard Skills

Accounting ExperienceTax Return PreparationBAS PreparationReconciliationCompliance Support

Soft Skills

Proactive Work ManagementProblem SolvingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

XeroFYI DocsIgnitionAdobe PDFMS Office

Industry Keywords

Australian Accounting StandardsPublic Practice AccountingRemote Work Adaptability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and workpapers for Australian clients
Handle day-to-day accounting tasks, including reconciliations, BAS preparation, and compliance support
Work within Xero Tax, Xero Ledger, Xero Practice Manager (XPM), and FYI Docs to manage workflows and documentation
Use Ignition, Adobe PDF, MS Office, and AccountKit to support accounting and client processes
Liaise with onshore accountants to clarify issues, resolve discrepancies, and meet deadlines
Support the practice lead by proactively managing workload and identifying efficiency improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Philippines-based candidates
3–5 years of accounting experience
Australian public practice experience highly preferred
Strong working knowledge of Xero stack (Tax, Ledger, XPM), FYI Docs, and general accounting software
Proficiency in Ignition, Adobe PDF, and MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Familiarity with AccountKit is a plus
Ability to quickly pick up processes and work effectively in a remote setup
Willingness to focus on preparation and review work, with no ATO lodgement responsibility
Must disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
Must reflect this engagement on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor”

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work from home
Flexibility in managing time as an independent contractor
Alignment with AU business hours for collaboration (approximately 9 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday)