Senior AU Tax Accountant

Australian Tax Expertise for a Leading Accounting and Advisory Firm

Our client is one of Australasia's leading integrated accounting and financial advisory firms, supporting individuals, businesses, and institutions through tailored, high-touch solutions. With more than three decades of experience, an extensive presence across Australia and New Zealand, and connections to a top global accounting network, the organization combines local insight with international capability. Its accomplished teams help clients pursue financial and business goals while fostering innovation, collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful contributions to the communities they proudly serve each day.

Job Description

Complex Australian tax work deserves a career platform designed for lasting progress. The Senior AU Tax Accountant prepares compliant tax filings, financial statements, and advisory insights for a diverse client portfolio, supporting stronger financial decisions across industries. Through Emapta, top 1% talent gains international exposure, permanent remote flexibility, expert mentorship, and a long-term global career with meaningful professional growth opportunities.

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off
• Work Setup: Permanent Work From Home

Exciting Perks Await!

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or a related degree with a major in accounting
• Completed CA or CPA qualification, or currently working toward completion

Practical Experience

• 5-7 years of proven accounting and taxation experience within Australia
• Experience across a broad client portfolio, including SMEs, trusts, partnerships, and companies across various industry sectors
• Demonstrated experience adhering to established processes and procedures
• Demonstrated experience working with others to achieve common outcomes and goals

Technical Skills

• Thorough understanding of Australian tax legislation, including GST, FBT, CGT, and Division 7A
• Proficiency in preparing financial statements, income tax returns, and other lodgments for companies, partnerships, trusts, and individual businesses
• Experience with MYOB, Xero, Reckon, and QuickBooks
• Experience with Reckon APS is desirable
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and sound professional judgment
• Adaptability to diverse tasks and shifting priorities
• Effective time-management and organizational skills
• Proactive communication with clients and internal stakeholders
• Effective collaboration within virtual teams
• Strong technological proficiency
• Positive, proactive, and results-oriented approach
• Collaborative team-player mindset
• Self-direction and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment without constant supervision
• Initiative and accountability in completing assigned tasks
• Comfort working autonomously, managing deadlines, and delivering high-quality, well-reasoned work

Your Daily Tasks

Tax Preparation and Compliance

• Prepare tax returns, activity statements, and other lodgments in accordance with current Australian tax regulations
• Prepare work papers and complete reconciliations through the financial statement stage
• Prepare complex financial statements, income tax returns, and other lodgments for companies, partnerships, trusts, and individual businesses
• Manage large group accounts, including inter-entity reconciliations
• Ensure all documentation, including work papers and client files, is maintained in accordance with the organization's compliance requirements

Client and Advisory Support

• Assist clients with tax planning, FBT, payroll tax, and STP requirements
• Support business advisory projects involving budgets, cash flows, and management reporting

Values Alignment

• Collaborate with colleagues to improve performance and share knowledge
• Demonstrate a client-centric mindset by proactively engaging and communicating with clients to meet or exceed their expectations
• Cultivate innovation by developing promising ideas through prototyping, experimentation, and challenging others to create breakthrough solutions
• Achieve results and demonstrate determination when facing obstacles and setbacks while setting high standards for personal performance

Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long-term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence.

Apply now and be part of the #EmaptaEra.