Senior Accountant – Australian Tax

Hunt St

. Manage Australian tax compliance work from preparation through to completion .

Posted 10/19/2026contractRemote • PhilippinesSenior💰 A$2,000 - A$3,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in Australian tax compliance, including the preparation and management of tax returns and related documentation. Capable of leveraging technology and AI to enhance accounting workflows while maintaining excellent client communication and organizational skills.

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Australian Tax ComplianceTax Return PreparationXero Accounting SoftwareClient CommunicationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Tax Compliance ManagementFinancial Information ReviewAccounting ExperienceTechnical Tax KnowledgeWorkflow Improvement

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDeadline ManagementProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered Accounting ToolsXero

Industry Keywords

Independent Contractor EngagementClient QueriesDocumentation Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Australian tax compliance work from preparation through to completion
Prepare tax returns and related compliance requirements accurately and within deadlines
Review financial information and supporting documentation required for tax compliance
Manage email correspondence and respond to client queries professionally
Maintain accurate client records and ensure documentation is complete and up to date
Work closely with the onshore partner to address review comments and finalise client work
Identify opportunities to improve accounting and compliance workflows through technology and AI
Take ownership of tax compliance matters and manage client communication
Work in a preparer capacity, with final reviews completed by an onshore partner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience working within the Australian tax system
Proven ability to independently prepare and manage tax compliance work from start to finish
Senior-level accounting experience with strong technical knowledge
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines independently
Ability to handle client correspondence and queries professionally
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple client matters
Experience with Xero and AI-powered accounting tools is highly regarded
Independent contractor engagement
Ability to 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
Flexible time management as an independent contractor, while aligning with AU business hours (approximately 9 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration