Senior Accountant – Australian Taxation Experience Essential

Senior Accountant – Australian Taxation Experience Essential

Full-Time | Work From Home | 40 Hours Per Week | Long-Term Position

We are a small Australian accounting practice providing taxation and accounting services to a broad range of clients. Our services include financial statements, income tax returns, tax planning, BAS preparation and bookkeeping.

We are seeking an experienced accountant to join our team in an important **long-term role within the practice**.

We are looking for someone who wants to become a key member of our team, grow with the business and build a long-term working relationship with the practice.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

Australian taxation experience is essential for this position.

Please do not apply if you do not have practical experience preparing Australian financial statements and Australian income tax returns.

You must also have strong professional written and spoken English, as the role involves communication with clients and other team members by telephone, email and online meetings.

We are specifically looking for an accountant who already has the technical accounting and taxation knowledge required for the role and does not require training in fundamental accounting or Australian taxation concepts.

To confirm that you have read this advertisement carefully, please include your favourite number or numbers at the very top of your reply/application. If they are not added, we will disregard the application.

Applications that do not demonstrate Australian taxation experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

The role will include:

* Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for:

* Companies
* Trusts
* Individuals
* Preparation and review of BAS and other taxation work
* Tax planning and general taxation assistance
* Reviewing work prepared by other staff
* Providing constructive feedback and guidance to other team members
* Communicating with clients when required
* Assisting with the continued development and growth of the practice

Experience with **SMSFs is highly regarded but is not essential.

Australian Taxation Knowledge

The successful applicant should have a practical understanding and application of Australian taxation concepts, including:

* Division 7A
* Depreciation and capital allowances
* Family Trust Elections (FTE)
* Trust distributions and taxation
* Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
* GST and BAS preparation
* Company taxation and franking accounts
* Carried-forward tax losses and loss recoupment rules
* Personal Services Income (PSI)
* Small business concessions
* Motor vehicle and business-use deductions
* Superannuation contributions and taxation basics
* Tax planning for companies, trusts and individuals
* Preparation and reconciliation of tax-effect accounting entries where required
* General understanding of ATO compliance requirements and Australian tax legislation

Software

Experience with the following software would be ideal:

* Xero
* Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
* BGL Simple Fund 360 for SMSFs

However, experience with these particular programs is not essential** if you have strong Australian accounting and taxation knowledge.

Software training can be provided where required.

We will also provide ongoing training and professional development to help you continue building your knowledge, keep up to date with changes in Australian taxation and improve your skills within the role.

Salary & Benefits

Annual remuneration: PHP 1,600,000 to PHP 1,800,000 depending on experience, including 13th-month pay.

The higher end of the salary range is intended for candidates who have strong Australian taxation knowledge, can work with minimal supervision, review other staff members' work, communicate confidently with clients and contribute at a senior level within the practice.

The package includes:

*13th-month pay
*4 weeks paid annual leave
*5 days paid sick leave
* Full-time work-from-home arrangement
* Computer and relevant technology supplied by the practice
*Ongoing training and professional development
* Long-term career opportunity within a growing accounting practice

We are looking for someone who values the security and stability of a long-term position** and wants to develop with the practice over the coming years.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time work-from-home position of approximately 40 hours per week

We can offer flexibility regarding the days and hours worked, provided the working arrangements are agreed in advance, an appropriate and consistent schedule is maintained, and work is completed within required deadlines.

The successful applicant must:

* Work consistent and agreed hours
* Be contactable and able to answer telephone calls during agreed working hours
* Have a professional and distraction-free home working environment
* Be reliable and able to work independently
* Manage their workload and meet deadlines without constant supervision
* Be organised and responsive during working hours
* Be committed to the position and interested in working with the practice for the long term

A computer and the relevant technology required to perform the role will be supplied.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

* Has strong practical experience in Australian taxation and accounting
* Can prepare financial statements and tax returns with minimal supervision
* Does not require training in core accounting or Australian taxation skills
* Can identify taxation and accounting issues rather than simply process information
* Has strong attention to detail
* Is comfortable reviewing the work of other staff
* Can provide guidance and constructive feedback to team members
* Has excellent written and spoken English
* Is comfortable communicating with clients and staff by telephone
* Has a professional and distraction-free environment when working from home
* Is reliable and accountable while working remotely
* Has a strong work ethic
* Is self-motivated and able to work independently
* Is motivated to assist with the growth of the business
* Is willing to continue learning and developing professionally
* Is looking for a stable, **long-term position
* Wants to become an important and valued member of a small accounting practice over the long term

Minimum Requirements

Please only apply if you meet both of the following requirements:

1. You have practical Australian taxation experience, including preparation of Australian financial statements and income tax returns.

2. You have strong professional written and spoken English and are comfortable communicating with clients and team members by telephone.**

This role is suited to an experienced accountant who enjoys the flexibility of working from home but also understands the responsibility, consistency and communication required in a full-time professional position.

We are not looking for someone seeking a short-term or temporary role. We are looking for the right person to become an important part of our practice and remain with us for the long term.

If you do not have Australian taxation experience or strong professional English communication skills, please do not apply.**