# Senior Accountant | with AU Accounting Experience

> VBP · Cebu City, Philippines · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-08

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Overview of the Role  
The Senior Accountant will support a portfolio of Australian clients across accounting, taxation, compliance, and advisory services, working closely with Partners, Managers, and client-facing staff to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This role is responsible for managing client engagements, reviewing complex accounting work, providing technical guidance to team members, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. You will take ownership of client deliverables while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to a high-performance team environment.

Main duties include:

-   Prepare and review financial statements, income tax returns, BAS, IAS, and other compliance obligations for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.

-   Manage end-to-end client engagements, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
-   Build strong client relationships and act as a primary contact for day-to-day accounting and taxation matters.
-   Assist with tax planning, business structuring, and general business advisory services.
-   Research and resolve complex accounting, taxation, and compliance issues.
-   Review work completed by junior team members and provide technical guidance, coaching, and feedback.
-   Work closely with Partners and Managers on complex client matters and advisory projects.
-   Contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
-   Support workflow coordination and help maintain quality standards across the team.
-   Assist with onboarding and development of team members and provide leadership support when required.

## Requirements

-   6+ years' experience working with Australian accounting and taxation clients.
-   Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation, accounting standards, compliance requirements, and business structures.
-   Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, income tax returns, BAS, IAS, and other compliance obligations for Australian entities.
-   ·Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in income tax, capital gains tax (CGT), GST compliance, and fringe benefits tax (FBT).
-   Experience managing client relationships and communicating directly with clients.
-   Strong proficiency with Xero, Xero Practice Manager (XPM), Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
-   Ability to conduct independent research on complex tax, accounting and regulatory matters.
-   Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
-   Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
-   Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior team members.
-   Demonstrated ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes in a client service environment with minimal supervision.
-   Strong attention to detail, personal accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and client service.
-   Demonstrates adaptability and a willingness to leverage emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving.

## Benefits

-   500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits 
-   2-week paid Christmas vacation
-   Electricity & Data subsidies
-   25K Educational Assistance 
-   Training and equipment will be provided
-   Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM
-   Additional details will be discussed during the Job Offer stage.

## Apply

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