Make every return count. We’re looking for an experienced AU Tax Accountant who can prepare accurate working papers, support Australian tax compliance, and partner closely with an onshore team to keep client work moving with confidence and care.

Work Setup: Remote; with onsite schedules upon client request

Role Overview

As our AU Tax Accountant, you’ll complete working papers, prepare tax compliance reports, and support the onshore team across core client tax requirements. You’ll apply strong technical knowledge, keep records accurate, and help ensure deadlines, standards, and client expectations are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Financial Statements: Review general ledger balances, prepare working papers, complete adjustments, perform year-end accrual reviews, and generate accurate financial statements for clients.

• Complete Tax Returns: Draft tax returns in Xero Tax, prepare tax reconciliations and provisions, claim appropriate deductions and offsets, and ensure returns are complete and validation-ready.

• Maintain Compliance: Complete tax compliance checklists, manage workflows, meet client deadlines, and prepare daily timesheets in the required client application.

• Raise Queries Early: Proactively identify questions, gaps, and suggestions in client records to support timely and accurate working paper preparation.

• Support ATO Requirements: Prepare and lodge monthly, quarterly, or annual Activity Statements, including IAS or BAS, as required.

• Handle Ad Hoc Tasks: Support additional client management tasks as requested by the Team Manager or Service Delivery Manager.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of strong experience in Australian Tax accounting.

• Experience working with an Australian accounting firm or public practice environment.

• Strong technical knowledge across Division 7A, CGT, income tax compliance, tax returns, Australian accounting, and Australian tax requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, or Accounting; CA or CPA qualification highly regarded.

• Strong understanding of relevant accounting standards, tax legislation, and Corporation Act requirements.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Word.

• Experience with Xero, XPM, MYOB, BGL Super, reporting tools, and Karbon would be advantageous.

• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, communication, and client service skills.

What’s in It for You

• Flexibility that Fits: Hybrid options across Makati and Pampanga, on day shifts aligned with our Australian clients.

• Workspaces that Work: Modern offices built for focus, collaboration, and real productivity.

• Coffee and Good Company: Barista coffee on demand and a café bar to unwind after work.

• Meals on Us: Complimentary meals once a week on your on-site day.

• Covered from Day One: Health coverage with free dependent coverage, so you're looked after from the start.

• Compensation You Can See: Transparent salary packages with direct client involvement.

• Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to step into bigger roles.

• An Award-Winning Home: Join a team ranked 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines and recognised among Fortune Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia.

• People Who Have Your Back: Work alongside reliable, easy-going people who care about doing great work.

• A Global Stage: Work directly with international clients and see how teams scale worldwide.

About Us
At hammerjack, we connect skilled professionals in the Philippines with growing businesses across Australia and beyond—building teams that work as true extensions of our clients. We're proud to be named among the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces in Southeast Asia and ranked the 8th Best Workplace in the Philippines.

Our Impact
Our people aren't outsourced—they're embedded. With aligned tools, shared goals, and real accountability, they deliver at the same standard and pace as onshore teams while building long-term careers they're proud of, across accounting, tech, admin, and marketing.