Bring technical tax expertise to a growing Australian practice. We're looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant who can manage complex client work, guide team members, and deliver accurate, professional tax and business services support. If you're confident across Australian public practice, tax compliance, and client advisory, this role offers strong variety and impact.

Work Setup: Fully Remote/WFH

Role Overview

As our AU Senior Tax Accountant, you'll support Managers and Partners by managing a portfolio of clients, preparing complex tax work, and helping resolve technical tax matters. You'll play a key role in client servicing, compliance, reporting, and maintaining high professional standards across the business services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Client Portfolios: Administer a portfolio of clients while providing technical support, feedback, and guidance to team members assisting with client work.

• Support Client Communication: Assist with the flow of information between clients and the firm to keep work moving smoothly.

• Prepare Complex Tax Returns: Complete individual, company, trust, and partnership tax returns with minimal supervision.

• Handle FBT and Indirect Taxes: Prepare Fringe Benefits Tax returns and calculations, plus GST, BAS, and IAS requirements.

• Review Workpapers: Analyse client data and transactions, review workpapers, and set up accounts in line with internal standards.

• Maintain Quality Standards: Ensure work is accurate, professionally presented, compliant, and aligned with firm procedures and systems.

• Prepare Client Reports: Develop budget forecasts, cash flow reports, and in-depth analysis of management reports.

• Provide Tax Research Support: Research and interpret taxation legislation, rulings, and related guidance for client matters when required.

• Liaise with Authorities: Communicate with the ATO and other government organisations, including OSR and ASIC, as needed.

• Stay Current: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant tax legislation and participate in internal and external training as required.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, or Accounting, with CA or CPA completed.

• 6+ years' experience within an Australian public practice firm, with references required.

• Advanced understanding of Australian accounting standards, tax legislation, and the Corporations Act.

• Strong knowledge of Tax Acts, legislation, GST, BAS, IAS, FBT, Division 7A, and Section 100A requirements.

• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.

• Highly developed interpersonal and customer service skills for managing client relationships.

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

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

• Experience with accounting software such as XPM, Xero, and MYOB is advantageous.

• Friendly, professional, and collaborative personality with a client-first mindset.

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.