Accountant (Independent Contractor) - Philippines-Based

Who The Client Is: The client is a boutique bookkeeping firm working directly with Australian businesses, including companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced accountant to join the client’s team on a contractor basis. You'll work closely with their bookkeeping team to prepare financial reports and tax returns for their client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare business financial reports and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders
• Review individual tax returns for accuracy and compliance
• Liaise with bookkeepers to review BAS-prepared financials before proceeding to tax compliance
• Ensure all work meets Australian tax law and ATO requirements
• Flag discrepancies or issues with the director in a timely manner

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in Australian tax compliance and financial reporting
• CPA qualified (or equivalent) with strong knowledge of Australian tax law
• Solid experience with Xero
• Familiar with the compliance requirements for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders
• Strong written English and clear communication skills
• Self-directed and able to manage workload independently

Work Arrangement & Expectations: This is a remote role set up as an independent contractor engagement. Successful candidates will be expected to disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work and reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”).