Senior Accountant (AI-Native) (020-1181)
$1,140,000–$1,560,000 year
HybridMetro Manila, Philippines
Job Summary
Prepare and review Australian tax returns, financial statements, and compliance obligations for companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals, and SMSFs. Manage jobs from raw client data through to review-ready files while identifying issues and recommending practical solutions. Produce monthly and quarterly management reports with commentary and assist with budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial modelling. Lodge BAS, IAS, GST, PAYG, FBT, STP, payroll tax, and ASIC annual reviews. Utilize AI tools to enhance workpaper preparation, data extraction, and reconciliations while maintaining accuracy. This role offers exposure to advisory work within an AI-native boutique accounting firm serving Australian SMEs and mid-market clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Required Qualifications
- Philippines-based candidates
- Full-time Employee
- 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday
- Candidates should be comfortable with this future arrangement and be willing to commute or relocate to ensure they can meet the onsite requirement
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an Australian accounting practice or Australian-focused offshore accounting team
- Strong Australian tax and compliance experience across companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals, and SMSFs
- CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification
- Proven experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across the full Australian business compliance suite
- Hands-on experience preparing SMSF financial statements and annual returns
- Exposure to management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or financial modelling, with an interest in developing advisory skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including tax reconciliations and deferred tax
- Proficiency in Xero and Xero Practice Manager (XPM) is essential
- Demonstrated use of AI tools in day-to-day accounting work, such as workpaper preparation, reconciliations, data extraction, and document drafting
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with SMSF software is highly regarded
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