Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Accounting & Tax Support VA
Compensation range: $1,500 AUD - $1,800 AUD / Monthly
Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement
Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.
Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote, so you'll be able to work from home.
Who The Client Is: Our client is a professional accounting and tax firm providing reliable, practical financial solutions to individuals and businesses. They specialize in bookkeeping, tax compliance, and advisory support, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and Australian regulatory compliance.
Role Overview: We are seeking a highly capable Intermediate Tax Accountant with 2–4 years of hands-on experience in Australian taxation to join our growing offshore team. You will work closely with our Australian accounting firm, supporting individual, trust, company, and SMSF tax matters while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, professionalism, and client service.
This role is ideal for candidates who already understand the Australian tax landscape and can independently manage end‑to‑end compliance tasks with limited supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Australian Tax Compliance
- Prepare and review Individual (ITR), Company, Trust, and Partnership tax returns in accordance with ATO requirements.
- Prepare BAS/IAS, including GST, PAYG‑W, PAYG‑I, instalments, fuel tax credits where applicable.
- Conduct tax reconciliations, including depreciation (prime cost & diminishing value), small business concessions, carried‑forward losses, franking credits, and Div 7A considerations.
- Prepare FBT returns and work‑related calculations when required.
- Assist with tax planning, projections, and scenario modelling for clients.
Accounting & Compliance Support
- Prepare general purpose and special‑purpose financial statements.
- Complete bank, loan, clearing, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support STP finalization, payroll reporting, and superannuation compliance.
- Assist in identifying compliance risks and recommending process improvements.
Client & Team Communication
- Communicate professionally with Australian clients via email or scheduled calls to obtain information, clarify queries, and provide updates.
- Collaborate with senior accountants and the Australian onshore team to meet deadlines and maintain firmwide service quality.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with ATO and firm policies.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of proven experience preparing Australian tax returns for individuals and/or entities.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Australian income tax rules
- GST concepts & BAS lodgments
- Small business entity concessions
- Depreciation rules & temporary full expensing (where applicable)
- Div 7A (preferred)
- Payroll, STP, and superannuation basics
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
- Experience using Australian software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, HandiTax, Reckon, or similar.
- Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
- Excellent English communication skills—written and verbal.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with Australian public practice firms.
- Ability to produce accurate, clean workpapers and checklists.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under minimal supervision.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to interpret ATO guidance.
- Experience handling multi‑entity groups and basic restructuring concepts (bonus).
Work Arrangement & Expectations:
This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:
- Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
- Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)
