AU Senior Tax Accountant

Turn technical expertise into trusted business advice. We’re looking for an experienced AU Senior Tax Accountant who can deliver accurate Australian tax compliance, financial reporting, and business advisory support across a portfolio of Australian clients.

Work Set Up: Remote - with onsite schedules upon client request

Role Overview

As an AU Senior Tax Accountant within Business Advisory, you’ll work under the direction of senior accounting leaders and Partners to prepare Australian tax returns, accounts, financial statements, compliance work, and high-quality workpapers. You’ll also support tax planning and broader advisory work while communicating directly with Australian clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Tax Returns: Complete accurate Australian income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.

• Manage Tax Compliance: Prepare BAS and Activity Statements, support FBT requirements, meet monthly and quarterly deadlines, and assist with ATO correspondence.

• Apply Technical Tax Knowledge: Work across Income Tax, CGT, FBT, Division 7A, entity structures, and tax-planning matters.

• Prepare Financial Reports: Complete accounts, financial statements, general-ledger work, and related analysis in line with AASB, IFRS, and professional standards.

• Maintain Quality Workpapers: Produce comprehensive and accurate workpapers, thoroughly check tax details, and follow established methodologies and review processes.

• Support Business Advisory: Contribute to budgets, cash-flow forecasts, profit estimates, tax planning, and accounting or tax research.

• Work Directly with Clients: Respond promptly to Australian client queries, document discussions, and prepare clear correspondence, draft advice, and file notes for senior review.

Skills & Experience

• Around 5 years’ experience in professional services or public practice, with a strong emphasis on Australian accounting and tax.

• Hands-on preparation of Australian tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.

• Strong experience in accounts preparation, financial statements, general-ledger work, and accurate workpapers.

• Working knowledge of BAS/Activity Statements, Income Tax, CGT, FBT, Division 7A, ATO requirements, and Australian entity structures.

• Good understanding of AASB, IFRS, general accounting principles, and their application to financial reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business (Accounting), or a relevant equivalent qualification.

• Actively completing or already holding CA, CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification.

• Confidence using accounting and cloud-based accounting software.

• Direct Australian client exposure, strong communication skills, attention to detail, accountability, teamwork, and reliable deadline management.

What’s in It for You

• Flexibility that Fits: Hybrid options across Makati and Pampanga, on day shifts aligned with our Australian clients.

• Workspaces that Work: Modern offices built for focus, collaboration, and real productivity.

• Coffee and Good Company: Barista coffee on demand and a café bar to unwind after work.

• Meals on Us: Complimentary meals once a week on your on-site day.

• Covered from Day One: Health coverage with free dependent coverage, so you're looked after from the start.

• Compensation You Can See: Transparent salary packages with direct client involvement.

• Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to step into bigger roles.

• An Award-Winning Home: Join a team ranked 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines and recognised among Fortune Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia.

• People Who Have Your Back: Work alongside reliable, easy-going people who care about doing great work.

• A Global Stage: Work directly with international clients and see how teams scale worldwide.

About Us
At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond—building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.

Our Impact
Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.