Senior Tax Accountant

23 hours ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Pleco Outsourcing Full time

Work Arrangement: Full-time, Remote (Philippines)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Salary: Starts from PHP 90,000/month

Role Overview

We're hiring a Senior Tax Accountant with strong Australian tax experience to handle end-to-end preparation of financial statements and tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies, and trusts. The role requires someone who can work independently, maintain organised workpapers, perform reconciliations, and confidently support client queries.

You'll collaborate directly with the onshore team but will be expected to manage most tasks with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Statement & Workpaper Preparation

  • Prepare financial statements from start to finish for sole traders, partnerships, companies, and trusts
  • Build complete workpaper files to support financial statements
  • Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

2. Tax Compliance

  • Prepare tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies, and trusts
  • Complete income tax reconciliations
  • Assist in reviewing tax positions and ensuring compliance with Australian standards

3. Client Support & Communication

  • Respond to client queries and provide clarification on financial or tax-related matters
  • Communicate issues, risks, and assumptions when needed
  • Know when to escalate complex matters for review

Requirements

  • 4–6 years of Australian tax experience
  • Strong end-to-end preparation skills across all entity types
  • Experience preparing workpapers and tax reconciliations
  • Proficient in Xero and Xero Tax (required)

Soft Skills

  • High attention to detail
  • Strong written and spoken English
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Comfortable asking for guidance when needed

Benefits

  • Full-time remote arrangement
  • Company-issued equipment
  • Government-mandated benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month)
  • HMO coverage upon regularization
  • Additional leave credits upon regularization

About Pleco

Pleco supports Australian businesses by providing skilled offshore professionals across accounting, tax, finance, administration, engineering, HR, and operations. We work with clients who value accuracy, reliability, and a strong understanding of Australian standards. Our goal is to match offshore talent with companies that need dependable support for their long-term growth.

About the Client

The client is a mobile taxation and business advisory service supporting small businesses in achieving their financial goals. They provide end-to-end tax preparation, compliance, and advisory support, helping clients manage their obligations and improve financial outcomes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Php90,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Promotion to permanent employee
  • Work from home

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have at least 4 years of recent, hands-on experience preparing financial statements and tax returns specifically for the Australian tax jurisdiction?
  • Are you fully proficient in Xero and Xero Tax for both bookkeeping reconciliations and tax return lodgments?
  • Are you confident in your ability to prepare end-to-end financial statements and tax returns for Companies and Trusts (including Div 7A and trust distributions) without heavy supervision?
  • Have you previously held a role where you were responsible for the entire lifecycle of a file, from raw data/reconciliations to a final "manager-ready" tax return?
  • Where is your city of residence?
  • How soon can you start?
  • How much is your asking salary?

Work Location: Remote

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