Australian Tax Accountant (Legaspi, Albay)

About the job: Australian Tax Accountant (Legaspi, Albay)

Work Setup: Open to remote applicants; priority is given to those willing to work on-site (Legaspi, Albay)

Work Schedule: Morning shift

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years experience at an Australian accounting firm
• Hands-on experience preparing:
  • Company tax returns and financial statements
  • Trust and partnership tax returns
  • Consolidated or group-based structures
• Strong BAS experience, including GST and PAYG obligations
• Solid understanding of Australian tax law and compliance requirements
• Proficient with Australian accounting and tax software (e.g., Xero, XPM, APS)

Responsibilities:

• Prepare income tax returns and financial statements for:
  • Companies
  • Trusts (discretionary and unit trusts)
  • Partnerships
  • Group structures and inter-entity relationships
• Prepare and review Business Activity Statements (BAS), including:
  • GST reconciliation
  • PAYG Withholding
  • PAYG Installment
• Ensure compliance with Australian taxation legislation, ATO requirements, and accounting standards
• Assist with year-end compliance processes, including work-paper preparation and reconciliations
• Liaise with internal teams and/or clients to obtain information and clarify tax and accounting matters