AU Accountant

About This Role

This accounting role focuses on Australian tax compliance and financial reporting for various entities, including individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships. The successful candidate will prepare tax returns, financial statements, and management accounts, while also supporting tax planning activities. It suits an accountant looking to develop specialist expertise within an internationally connected practice, offering professional mentorship, hybrid flexibility, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Complete Australian income tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships, and trusts
• Perform Australian tax compliance tasks using established procedures and regulatory guidelines
• Contribute to client tax planning by preparing supporting calculations, schedules, and relevant documentation
• Track lodgment obligations and ensure all returns and documents are completed within required deadlines
• Prepare and submit required statutory forms, schedules, and compliance records
• Support the preparation of financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements
• Produce management accounts, schedules, and supporting financial reports
• Develop well-organized workpapers that clearly document calculations, procedures, and completed accounting work
• Review financial information for potential accounting concerns and raise issues to the appropriate senior team member

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field with a major in Accounting
• CPA commenced or working toward CPA (or equivalent professional qualification)
• Minimum 1-2 years of solid Australian taxation experience for diverse clients
• Proven experience preparing tax returns and financial statements for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation, including CGT, Division 7A, FBT, GST, and budgeting/fee preparation
• Experience using Xero; exposure to Australian accounting software is an advantage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with 2 dependents
• Day Shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• 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.)