[Hiring] Accounting & Tax Support VA @Hunt St

Role Description

We are seeking a highly capable Intermediate Tax Accountant with 2–4 years of hands-on experience in Australian taxation to join our growing offshore team. You will work closely with our Australian accounting firm, supporting individual, trust, company, and SMSF tax matters while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, professionalism, and client service. This role is ideal for candidates who already understand the Australian tax landscape and can independently manage end‑to‑end compliance tasks with limited supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Australian Tax Compliance:
  • Prepare and review Individual (ITR), Company, Trust, and Partnership tax returns in accordance with ATO requirements.
  • Prepare BAS/IAS, including GST, PAYG‑W, PAYG‑I, instalments, fuel tax credits where applicable.
  • Conduct tax reconciliations, including depreciation (prime cost & diminishing value), small business concessions, carried‑forward losses, franking credits, and Div 7A considerations.
  • Prepare FBT returns and work‑related calculations when required.
  • Assist with tax planning, projections, and scenario modelling for clients.
• Accounting & Compliance Support:
  • Prepare general purpose and special‑purpose financial statements.
  • Complete bank, loan, clearing, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support STP finalization, payroll reporting, and superannuation compliance.
  • Assist in identifying compliance risks and recommending process improvements.
• Client & Team Communication:
  • Communicate professionally with Australian clients via email or scheduled calls to obtain information, clarify queries, and provide updates.
  • Collaborate with senior accountants and the Australian onshore team to meet deadlines and maintain firmwide service quality.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with ATO and firm policies.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of proven experience preparing Australian tax returns for individuals and/or entities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Excellent English communication skills—written and verbal.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Australian income tax rules
  • GST concepts & BAS lodgments
  • Small business entity concessions
  • Depreciation rules & temporary full expensing (where applicable)
  • Div 7A (preferred)
  • Payroll, STP, and superannuation basics
• Experience using Australian software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, HandiTax, Reckon, or similar.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $1,800 AUD / Monthly
• Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement
• Work Schedule: Aligns with AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) with flexibility in time management.

Work Arrangement & Expectations

• This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
• Successful candidates will be expected to:
  • Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
  • Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)