Senior Accountant – Australian Tax & Business Services (Public Practice)

Location: Remote from Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines; working hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST, Monday to Friday.

Salary: PHP60,000–PHP90,000 per month.

Company

hirify.global’s RecOps department provides Australian tax and business services for individual and small business clients.

What you will do

• Prepare individual tax returns from start to finish, including income and expense analysis, rental property schedules, capital gains tax calculations, sole trader schedules, and client query lists.
• Prepare BAS and IAS statements, financial statements, and income tax returns for sole traders, companies, and trusts using Xero.
• Maintain bookkeeping records, process payroll, and support related compliance activities.
• Assist with ABN, TFN, and GST registrations, ASIC annual reviews, and changes to company details.
• Set up clients in Xero Practice Manager, document systems and procedures, and support structure establishment paperwork.
• Identify efficiency improvements, support ad hoc tax and business projects, and perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of Australian public practice tax experience is essential.
• Strong experience in business services and taxation, with the ability to complete work independently and accurately.
• Experience with Xero, Hubdoc, Xero Tax, QuickBooks or MYOB, and Xero Practice Manager.
• Confident use of ATO portals and strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good written and spoken English communication, effective time management, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience with SuiteFiles.
• Experience with ASIC matters; training is provided where necessary.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement from Manila, Philippines.
• Monday-to-Friday schedule aligned with 8:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST.
• Training is available for ASIC-related responsibilities where required.