Fully WFH | Senior Accountant / Team Leader (SPM) - Archer Gowland Redshaw

Lead a Team. Own Your Craft. Build a Career That Lasts.

Do you know Australian tax inside and out? Ready to lead a team instead of just being part of one? Archer Gowland Redshaw, one of Brisbane's most trusted Chartered Accounting firms for over three decades is looking for a Senior Accountant / Team Leader to head our Philippines-based production team of 3–4 accountants.

About Us

Brisbane's leading Chartered Accounting firm, over five decades of expertise, built on trust.

Archer Gowland Redshaw is a Brisbane-headquartered, full-service Chartered Accounting firm with over five decades of experience as trusted advisors to SMEs, large corporates, high-net-worth individuals, and self-managed super funds. Learn more at

Why Join Us

• Real leadership from day one — lead and mentor a team of 3–4 accountants
• Competitive pay — PHP 150,000 to 210,000/month, depending on experience
• Permanent work-from-home, with new equipment supplied
• Genuine career growth — ongoing training and real promotion opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative culture that values your voice and ideas

The Role

As our Senior Accountant / Team Leader, you'll work independently across standard accounting and tax engagements while leading the production team, reviewing output, mentoring junior staff, and acting as the key link between our Philippines team and the Brisbane office.

Roles and Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Production Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the day-to-day performance of the Philippines-based production team
• Allocate workflows, monitor turnaround times, and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Review team output for accuracy, compliance, and quality before it reaches the Australian office
• Act as the key point of escalation for technical accounting queries within the team
• Coach and upskill junior and intermediate accountants, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Independently process electronic data and journal entries across all client sizes; prepare complete working papers and reconciliations with no guidance required
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT, and tax planning schedules
• Review returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian tax law
• Manage ATO correspondence and queries on behalf of clients
• Attend to routine corporate secretarial requirements independently, including ASIC notifications, minutes, and resolutions
• Conduct ongoing tax research to stay ahead of legislative changes and anticipate their impact on clients
• Prepare tax planning schedules and supporting analysis for manager/partner review
• Respond to client queries
• Draft responses for the client manager review on more complex or sensitive matters

Process & Quality Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve production efficiency
• Maintain and improve internal SOPs, checklists, and quality control processes

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years in Australian public practice accounting, focused on tax and financial statements
• Prior experience as a team leader, supervisor, or production manager
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and Australian tax compliance
• Sharp attention to detail and a proactive, efficiency-minded approach
• Confident written and verbal communication

Systems & technology (desirable, not essential — we'll train you up)

• MYOB Accountants Enterprise
• MYOB Practice Management System (MPM)
• Nimbus Document Management System
• MYOB Essentials and AccountRight
• Xero

Ready to Make Your Mark?

At Archer Gowland Redshaw, you're not just filling a seat, you're joining a team that values your voice, your expertise, and your growth. If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you.