Tax Accountant, AU

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. Reconcile and prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and Business Activity Statements while utilizing Xero and Microsoft Suite. Strong ability to manage client communications and meet deadlines with high attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Xero ProficiencyTax Return PreparationBusiness Activity StatementsAccounting ExperienceCA or CPA Enrollment

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationTax Return CompletionTax Reconciliation WorkpapersGST ReconciliationAsset Depreciation SchedulesFBT Reimbursement CalculationCapital Gains CalculationEmployee Superannuation LiabilitiesDeductible Superannuation Contribution EligibilityClient Communication

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProactive CommunicationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Xero Practice ManagerMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsNowInfinityIgnition

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCA EnrollmentCPA Enrollment

Industry Keywords

Australian Tax ReturnsGST-free TransactionsPartnershipsTrustsCompanies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reconcile and prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies
Communicate proactively with managers about job priorities and progress
Take ownership of delegated tasks and jobs while following checklists, procedures and quality standards
Prepare Business Activity Statements
Reconcile and complete tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies and partnerships
Communicate with clients to request information or clarification
Respond promptly to client requests and proactively manage expectations
Extract data, adjust ledger files and prepare tax working papers
Use Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Microsoft Suite, NowInfinity and Ignition
Meet daily or allocated deadlines and submit accurate, high-standard tax returns and BAS

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of professional accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or equivalent experience
Enrolled in, or looking to enrol in, CA or CPA
Technical ability and experience using Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, NowInfinity and Ignition
Experience preparing Business Activity Statements, including understanding GST-free transactions
Experience completing Australian tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies and partnerships
Experience completing tax reconciliation workpapers, asset depreciation schedules, GST reconciliations, franking account reconciliations and Division 7A loan reconciliation workpapers
Experience reconciling employee leave provisions, company income tax provisions and employee superannuation liabilities
Experience calculating FBT reimbursements for motor vehicles and completing hire purchase loan schedules
Strong understanding of deductible superannuation contribution eligibility, including concessional and non-concessional caps and prior unused superannuation caps
Experience calculating capital gains on property and listed shares for individuals
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete work to prescribed deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Opportunity to work with a high-performing team
Professional development through enrollment in, or opportunity to enrol in, CA or CPA