[Hiring] Senior Tax Accountant @TheStaffHero

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Australian Tax Accountant to join our team and support Australian SME clients. This is a permanent remote role ideal for an experienced accounting professional with strong expertise in Australian taxation, compliance, and SME accounting.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and reviewing Financial Statements, Income Tax Returns, Business Activity Statements (BAS), and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) for Australian SME clients.
• Managing a diverse client portfolio, including Individuals, Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, and Sole Traders.
• Ensuring all work complies with Australian taxation laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining complete and accurate workpapers, supporting schedules, and documentation.
• Preparing and reviewing Division 7A (Div 7A) calculations and supporting workpapers.
• Handling Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) computations and reconciliations.
• Identifying complex tax issues and escalating matters requiring senior review or technical consultation.
• Conducting tax research and assisting in resolving technical tax queries.
• Assisting in preparing tax planning strategies and recommendations for clients.
• Supporting the development of investment advisory and financial analysis reports.
• Providing insights and recommendations to improve clients' tax efficiency and compliance position.
• Managing multiple client files and ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and within budget.
• Recording accurate timesheets and monitoring productivity targets.
• Taking detailed meeting notes, tracking action items, and coordinating follow-up tasks.
• Communicating effectively with internal team members and stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve workflows, templates, and internal processes.
• Recommending best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency across the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Senior Australian Tax Accountant within an Australian accounting firm.
• Strong expertise in Australian taxation, compliance, and SME accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of Division 7A (Div 7A), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT).
• Experience preparing tax returns and financial statements for various entity structures.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.

Requirements

• PA Australia, CA ANZ, or equivalent professional accounting qualification (Nice to Have).
• Experience supporting Australian public practice firms in a remote or outsourced environment (Nice to Have).

Benefits

• PHP30,000 Signing Bonus.
• Permanent Work From Home setup.
• Stable, long-term full-time opportunity.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Guaranteed 13th-Month Pay.
• Company-issued laptop and necessary work equipment.
• Comprehensive HMO coverage, including dental and life insurance.
• 18 Paid Vacation Leaves and 6 Paid Sick Leaves annually.
• Paid Birthday Leave, plus a birthday cake celebration.
• Tenure-based incentives and quarterly employee rewards.
• Complimentary meal provided every first Friday of the month.