# Tax Accountant | With AU Taxation Experience

**Company:** [VBP](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/xmXnCvHAGDJbeVxY6jpxSH.md)
**Location:** Cebu City, Philippines
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Client Delivery

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## Description

**Overview of the Role**

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, income tax returns, and supporting workpapers for Australian clients in a public practice environment. Working as an extension of Australian accounting firms, the role involves ensuring compliance with Australian taxation requirements, providing tax planning and advisory support, and delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes for a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients.

**Main duties include:**

-   Prepare and review income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, and trusts.
-   Prepare and review workpapers and reconciliations supporting financial statements and income tax returns.
-   Provide tax planning advice and strategies to clients to minimize tax liabilities
-   Ensure compliance with current Australian tax laws and regulations.
-   Manage tax audits, liaise with the ATO, and respond to inquiries.
-   Conduct research on complex tax issues and provide recommendations.
-   Assist in the preparation of tax provisions and financial reporting related to tax.
-   Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and best practices.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
-   Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA) preferred.
-   Minimum 2 years’ experience in Australian tax accounting or similar role.
-   Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and regulations.
-   Experience preparing AU tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, and trusts.
-   Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
-   Proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
-   Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
-   Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
-   Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

## Benefits

-   500K per incident HMO coverage + Dependents 
-   Dental & Optical benefits  
-   2-week paid Christmas vacation 
-   25K Educational Assistance  
-   Interest-free company loans 
-   Career Development Programs 
-   Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM