AU Senior Tax Accountant

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Philippines (Remote)

Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM AEST

Our client, based in Melbourne, is an accounting firm that provides a comprehensive range of corporate, commercial, and business services, covering all aspects of commercial accountancy.

As a Senior Tax Accountant, your main responsibilities are to prepare IAS/BAS returns, financial reports, and income tax returns for a range of clients, including companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders, and individuals. You will also process Single Touch Payroll (STP) reports, Superannuation contributions, and lodge Taxable Payment Annual Reports (TPAR), while liaising with government agencies such as the Tax Office on various tax matters. Additionally, you will maintain client relationships, manage workflow, and follow up on client queries to ensure smooth operations.

• Prepare IAS/BAS returns.

• Prepare financial reports and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders, individuals, and multiple entity groups.

• Drafts financials for companies, trusts, and partnerships in xero

• Process Single Touch Payroll (STP) reports, Superannuation contributions reports, and lodge Taxable Payment Annual Reports (TPAR).

• Liaise with government agencies, including the Tax Office, on various tax matters.

• Maintain client relationships and manage workflow, including responding to and following up on client queries.

Must-Have

• 10 years of proven experience in an Australian-based public practice firm, with hands-on expertise in taxation, accounting, and bookkeeping for small businesses

• Solid understanding of Australian Income Tax laws and the GST framework.

• Experience managing group tax clients (beyond individual tax returns)

• Ability to draft financials for companies, trusts, and partnerships in Xero

• Strong experience with accounting software, particularly Xero and XPM (Xero is the firm's primary software).

• Strong knowledge of Div 7A, GST reconciliations, and FBT

• Able to manage ATO reviews and correspondence independently

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, staff, and government agencies (such as the ATO).

• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, tax returns, and BAS preparation.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, managing your own workflow and meeting deadlines for work and tax/BAS lodgments.

• Having a reasonable knowledge of Australian Income Tax laws and the basic framework of GST since the duties will include the preparation of Income Tax Returns, Financial Reports and quarterly BAS for a broad range of taxpayers including companies, trusts, individuals, partnerships and groups consisting of multiple entities.

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to BGL for SMSF compliance will also be highly desirable

• Prior experience working in an Australian accounting firm would be beneficial.

• Ability to identify and resolve complex tax issues and client queries
  

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Typically, the interview process includes a Recruiter Interview, Client Interview, and Practical Test, but this may vary depending on the role. Throughout each stage, we'll keep you informed and provide feedback as quickly as we can, ensuring you feel valued and supported throughout your journey with us.

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