Intermediate Australian Tax Accountant (Australian Tax)

Location: Work from home in the Philippines, specifically Ortigas, Alabang, Pampanga, or Cebu. Working hours are 7:00 AM–4:00 PM Philippines time, overlapping with 9:00 AM–6:00 PM AEST.

Company

hirify.global supports an Australia-based boutique accounting practice and its growing client base through accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance services.

What you will do

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance work, including activity statements, STP reconciliations, TPAR, FBT, income tax returns, and financial statements.
• Complete Div 7A loan reviews, trust distribution reviews, SMSF compliance, transfer balance reporting, pension reviews, and fund document checks.
• Process client transactions and perform bank, credit card, loan, GST, payroll, PAYG withholding, and superannuation reconciliations using cloud accounting software.
• Support year-end workpapers, review checklists, ATO lodgments, correspondence, client records, workflow tracking, and time entry.
• Monitor deadlines, prioritize client workflows, support bookkeeping staff, and collaborate on process improvement and accounting content initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of Australian tax and accounting standards while developing expertise through feedback and mentoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience with a specific focus on Australian taxation.
• Advanced understanding of Australian accounting processes, systems, and workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and small-business accounting software such as MYOB, Xero, or QuickBooks.
• Some understanding of ATO and ASIC reporting software and requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, communication, problem-solving, and autonomous as well as collaborative working skills.

Nice to have

• CPA, CA, or IPA qualification.
• Previous exposure to accounting practice management software.

Culture & Benefits

• Work-from-home arrangement for eligible locations in the Philippines.
• HMO, dental, and life insurance for the employee and one dependent from day one.
• Ongoing training, upskilling, feedback, and mentoring from senior team members.
• Paid birthday, vacation, medical, and maternity leave, with up to six vacation days convertible to cash on the anniversary.
• Employee engagement activities, including a year-end party, family day, and team-building events.
• Uncapped placement incentives.