Senior Tax Accountant - AU

Work Arrangement: Full-time, Remote (Philippines)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Salary: Starts from PHP 90,000/month

Role Overview

We're hiring a Senior Tax Accountant with strong Australian tax experience to handle end-to-end preparation of financial statements and tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies, and trusts. The role requires someone who can work independently, maintain organised workpapers, perform reconciliations, and confidently support client queries.

You'll collaborate directly with the onshore team but will be expected to manage most tasks with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Statement & Workpaper Preparation

• Prepare financial statements from start to finish for sole traders, partnerships, companies, and trusts
• Build complete workpaper files to support financial statements
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

2. Tax Compliance

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies, and trusts
• Complete income tax reconciliations
• Assist in reviewing tax positions and ensuring compliance with Australian standards

3. Client Support & Communication

• Respond to client queries and provide clarification on financial or tax-related matters
• Communicate issues, risks, and assumptions when needed
• Know when to escalate complex matters for review

Requirements

• 46 years of Australian tax experience
• Strong end-to-end preparation skills across all entity types
• Experience preparing workpapers and tax reconciliations
• Proficient in Xero and Xero Tax (required)

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail
• Strong written and spoken English
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable asking for guidance when needed

Benefits

• Full-time remote arrangement
• Company-issued equipment
• Government-mandated benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month)
• HMO coverage upon regularization
• Additional leave credits upon regularization

About Pleco

Pleco supports Australian businesses by providing skilled offshore professionals across accounting, tax, finance, administration, engineering, HR, and operations. We work with clients who value accuracy, reliability, and a strong understanding of Australian standards. Our goal is to match offshore talent with companies that need dependable support for their long-term growth.

About the Client

The client is a mobile taxation and business advisory service supporting small businesses in achieving their financial goals. They provide end-to-end tax preparation, compliance, and advisory support, helping clients manage their obligations and improve financial outcomes.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Work from home