Job Description
Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidates
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Job Role: Senior Tax Accountant
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Salary Budget: 120,*******,000 PHP / Month
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Contract Type: Independent Contractor
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Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9.00 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you'll have flexibility in how you manage your time.
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Who We Are: At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically 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.
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Who The Client Is:
n Our client is an established Australian accounting firm based in Sydney, servicing clients across Australia and overseas. The firm works primarily with business owner franchisees, small and medium-sized businesses, and high-net-worth individuals and families.
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Role Overview:
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The Senior Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing Australian tax and accounting work across a portfolio of individuals, companies, trusts and other entities.
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This is not a bookkeeping or management accounting role. The client specifically requires someone with genuine Australian tax experience, particularly experience preparing personal, company and trust tax returns.
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The role is approximately:
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80% hands-on Australian tax and accounting work
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20% coaching junior accountants and beginning to build your own client portfolio
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Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare Australian individual, company and trust tax returns.
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Prepare annual financial statements, tax calculations, workpapers and supporting schedules.
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Prepare and review BAS and other Australian tax compliance work.
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Handle tax and accounting matters for SMEs, business owners, franchisees and high-net-worth individuals/families.
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Prepare SMSF financial statements and tax returns where required.
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Liaise with SMSF auditors and clients where applicable.
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Manage and progressively build your own portfolio of clients.
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Communicate directly with clients regarding tax,



accounting and outstanding information.
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Manage deadlines, workflow and client follow-ups.
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Review work prepared by junior accountants and provide constructive feedback.
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Coach and mentor three junior accountants.
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Support the Manager with technical queries, workflow and quality control.
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Identify issues, delays and process improvement opportunities and raise them proactively.
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Maintain a high standard of accuracy, quality and client service.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
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CPA qualified in the Philippines.
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3–5+ years of genuine Australian tax and/or business services experience.
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Strong hands-on experience preparing Australian individual, company and trust tax returns.
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Strong knowledge of Australian tax, accounting and compliance requirements.
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Experience working with Australian SMEs and/or business owners.
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Ability to independently prepare high-quality tax returns, financial statements and workpapers.
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Strong attention to detail and time management.
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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
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Comfortable communicating directly with Australian clients.
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Professional and clear communication with a neutral accent.
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Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment.
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Strong initiative, accountability and proactive work ethic.
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Willingness to coach and mentor junior accountants.
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Important: Candidates whose experience is primarily in bookkeeping or management accounting without substantial Australian tax return preparation experience will not be suitable.
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Preferred Experience
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SMSF experience is a bonus, not mandatory – training will be provided.
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Experience with Australian franchise businesses.
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Experience managing a portfolio of Australian clients.




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Previous experience reviewing or mentoring junior accountants.
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Experience with more complex individual or high-net-worth client matters.
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Software
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Experience with the following is highly desirable:
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Xero – used by approximately 90% of clients.
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XPM – tax/practice management.
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BGL – SMSF work; currently being implemented.
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Ignition – proposals and billing.
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Microsoft Excel and other standard accounting/tax tools.
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Key Attributes
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The successful candidate will be:
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Proactive and self-motivated – takes ownership without waiting to be told what to do.
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Technically solid – confident working independently on Australian tax matters.
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Client-focused – communicates clearly, professionally and respectfully.
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Detail-oriented – committed to accurate, high-quality work.
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Collaborative – works effectively with the Manager and junior team.
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A strong mentor – able and willing to develop junior accountants.
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Accountable – takes ownership of deadlines, work quality and outcomes.
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Growth-oriented – interested in developing toward a leadership role.
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Career Growth & Benefits
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Fully remote Philippines-based position.
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Competitive salary of PHP 120,*******,000/month.
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Opportunity to work directly with an established Australian accounting firm.
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Exposure to Australian SMEs, franchise businesses and high-net-worth clients.
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Ongoing Australian tax training and professional development.
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Support and sponsorship toward the Australian CA qualification.
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Opportunity to build a client portfolio and develop review/leadership skills.
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Clear progression pathway toward Assistant Manager.
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Work Arrangement & Expectations:
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This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
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To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:
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Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
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Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as "Independent Contractor")
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📌 Senior Tax Accountant (007-1271) (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunt St
📍 New South Wales