Accountant – Australian Tax Specialist (Hybrid, Manila)

About the role

Join a newly established pioneer team within one of Australia’s leading Big Four accounting firms. As an Accountant you will work on sophisticated Australian tax engagements, providing compliance, advisory and strategic transaction support while enjoying a hybrid work‑from‑home setup based in Makati.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare Australian income tax returns and technical tax advisory reports.
• Conduct tax research and advise on Australian taxation, GST and complex tax matters.
• Support business structuring, cross‑border transactions and indirect tax projects.
• Assist with asset acquisitions, divestments, financing arrangements and IPO‑related tax matters.
• Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for reviews, audits and dispute resolution.
• Apply legislative updates and taxation changes to client engagements.
• Maintain client records, financial information and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Australian‑based tax professionals on complex engagements.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in Australian accounting, taxation or advisory services.
• Background in Australian public‑practice accounting.
• Experience handling SME to mid‑market clients with turnover of AUD 5M‑100M+.

Required skills

• Australian income tax compliance.
• Goods and Services Tax (GST) knowledge.
• Tax research and advisory.
• Cross‑border transaction structuring.
• Asset acquisition and divestment tax considerations.
• IPO‑related tax matters.
• Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to PHP 135,000 per month plus PHP 20,000 non‑taxable allowance.
• Double sign‑on bonus equivalent to two months’ salary.
• Referral bonus of PHP 50,000 per successful hire.
• Hybrid work model with weekends off.
• Travel opportunities to Australia and global career growth.
• Day‑1 health coverage (HMO) with free dependent coverage.
• 20 leave credits with cash‑out option and unlimited training.
• Free gym access, salary‑advance program, and lifestyle perks.