[Remote] Senior AU Tax Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Asiacruit is your trusted partner for Employer of Record and compliant workforce management solutions. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior AU Tax Accountant to deliver high-quality tax compliance, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of Australian clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Australian income tax returns for: Individuals
• Sole Traders
• Partnerships
• Companies
• Trusts
• Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)
• Ensure all tax obligations are completed accurately and lodged within statutory deadlines
• Provide technical tax advice relating to: Income Tax
• Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
• Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
• Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• Division 7A
• Payroll Tax
• Superannuation Compliance
• Identify tax planning and tax minimisation opportunities for clients
• Research and interpret Australian taxation legislation and ATO rulings
• Prepare and review year-end financial statements for a broad range of entity structures
• Prepare management reports, reconciliations, workpapers, and supporting schedules
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements
• Assist clients with accounting queries and financial reporting best practices
• Prepare SMSF financial statements and annual tax returns
• Liaise with SMSF auditors and address audit queries
• Ensure compliance with SIS regulations and superannuation legislation
• Maintain accurate pension, contribution, and member balance reporting
• Prepare and review Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)
• Review GST treatment and provide advice on GST compliance matters
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and superannuation obligations
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely lodgements
• Manage a portfolio of Australian Public Practice clients across various industries
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and service delivery
• Participate in client meetings and provide practical taxation and business advice
• Identify business improvement opportunities and value-added advisory solutions
• Review work completed by junior and intermediate accountants
• Provide coaching, training, and technical support to team members
• Promote quality assurance standards and continuous process improvement
• Assist in developing efficient workflows and leveraging cloud-based accounting technologies

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' Australian Public Practice experience in taxation and accounting
• Strong exposure to managing engagements for: Sole Traders, Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, SMSFs
• Demonstrated experience in tax compliance, financial reporting, BAS preparation, and client advisory services
• Advanced knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements
• Strong experience using: Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Comprehensive understanding of: Individual Taxation, Company Taxation, Trust Taxation, SMSF Compliance, GST, FBT, CGT, Division 7A, Payroll Tax, Superannuation Legislation
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and ATO regulations
• CA ANZ or CPA Australia qualification preferred
• Additional Australian taxation qualifications will be highly regarded
• Class Super or BGL (preferred)
• Previous experience reviewing and supervising the work of junior accountants is highly desirable

Benefits

• Full-time role with compliance to applicable Australian employment laws, superannuation contributions, paid leave, and required work allowances.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, support for CA/CPA progression, and access to technical resources and mentoring.
• Collaborative team environment offering exposure to a variety of clients and meaningful advisory work.
• Market-competitive salary commensurate with experience and role responsibilities.

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