Accountant – AU Tax & Business Services

Pear Tree.

. Prepare individual tax returns from start to finish, including income and expense analysis, rental property schedules, capital gains tax calculations, sole trader schedules, and client query lists .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 ₱60,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing individual tax returns, Business Activity Statements, and financial statements using Xero, with a strong focus on compliance and efficiency improvements. Proficient in managing client queries and maintaining accurate bookkeeping records while ensuring effective communication and time management.

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Xero TaxBusiness Activity Statements (BAS)Tax ComplianceAnalytical Problem-SolvingAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationFinancial Statement PreparationCapital Gains Tax CalculationPayroll ProcessingBookkeepingClient Query ManagementABN RegistrationTFN RegistrationGST RegistrationASIC Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTime ManagementIndependenceAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

XeroHubdocQuickBooksMYOBXero Practice ManagerATO Online Services

Industry Keywords

Australian Public PracticeBusiness ServicesTax ExperienceFixed Asset RegisterEfficiency Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare individual tax returns from start to finish, including income and expense analysis, rental property schedules, capital gains tax calculations, sole trader schedules, and client query lists
Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) / IAS
Prepare financial statements and income tax returns in Xero for sole traders, companies, and trusts
Use ATO Online Services for Agents (ATO Portal) to download reports
Maintain and review fixed asset registers, including effective life assessments
Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a limited number of clients
Process payroll and related compliance where required
Assist with ABN, TFN, and GST registrations
Prepare ASIC annual review documentation
Lodge ASIC changes involving shareholders, addresses, and company names
Set up new clients in Xero Practice Manager (XPM) and document systems
Assist with structure establishment paperwork for companies, trusts, and super funds
Maintain up-to-date procedural documentation
Identify efficiency improvements and value-add opportunities
Support ad-hoc tax and business projects
Undertake additional duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 4+ years of recent Australian public practice/firm tax experience
Strong background in Business Services and Tax
Ability to complete jobs independently and accurately
Experience with Xero & Hubdoc
Experience with Xero Tax
Experience with QuickBooks / MYOB
Experience with Xero Practice Manager
SuiteFiles experience highly preferred
Confident using ATO portals
Excellent attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Good written and spoken English communication skills
Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fixed part-time schedule: Mondays to Fridays, AEST, 20 hours per week
Training will be provided where necessary for ASIC matters