Senior Accountant | with AU Accounting Experience

  • Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
  • Full-time
  • POSTED TODAY

About the job

Overview of the Role The Senior Accountant will support a portfolio of Australian clients across accounting, taxation, compliance, and advisory services, working closely with Partners, Managers, and client-facing staff to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This role is responsible for managing client engagements, reviewing complex accounting work, providing technical guidance to team members, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. You will take ownership of client deliverables while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to a high-performance team environment.

Main duties include:

Prepare and review financial statements, income tax returns, BAS, IAS, and other compliance obligations for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals. Manage end-to-end client engagements, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met. Build strong client relationships and act as a primary contact for day-to-day accounting and taxation matters. Assist with tax planning, business structuring, and general business advisory services. Research and resolve complex accounting, taxation, and compliance issues. Review work completed by junior team members and provide technical guidance, coaching, and feedback. Work closely with Partners and Managers on complex client matters and advisory projects. Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support workflow coordination and help maintain quality standards across the team. Assist with onboarding and development of team members and provide leadership support when required. Requirements

6+ years' experience working with Australian accounting and taxation clients. Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation, accounting standards, compliance requirements, and business structures. Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, income tax returns, BAS, IAS, and other compliance obligations for Australian entities. ·Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in income tax, capital gains tax (CGT), GST compliance, and fringe benefits tax (FBT). Experience managing client relationships and communicating directly with clients. Strong proficiency with Xero, Xero Practice Manager (XPM), Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook Ability to conduct independent research on complex tax, accounting and regulatory matters. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior team members. Demonstrated ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes in a client service environment with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail, personal accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and client service. Demonstrates adaptability and a willingness to leverage emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving. Benefits

500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits 2-week paid Christmas vacation Electricity & Data subsidies 25K Educational Assistance Training and equipment will be provided Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM Additional details will be discussed during the Job Offer stage.