AU Intermediate Accountant- Tax and Bookkeeping

- Virtual Accounting and Bookkeeping (Philippines) Supporting a Sydney-Based Accounting Firm

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Position Title: Accounting and Bookkeeping

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Location: Remote (Philippines)

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Reports to: Accountant/Partner

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Work Hours: Australian business hours (PH), full-time 9am to 6pm

Three Peaks International is a Sydney based staffing solutions partner which provides local and virtual staffing solutions to Australian businesses through outsourcing, recruitment, and migration.
Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare accurate financial statements and Australian tax returns for a portfolio of

- clients, including individuals, companies, partnerships, unit trusts, and discretionary

- trusts

- Manage and review BAS/IAS/GST preparations and ensure compliance with Australian

- Taxation Office (ATO) regulations

- Handle and respond to ATO audits and inquiries in a professional manner

- Advise on updates and changes in Australian tax laws and ensure clients are compliant

- Process and reconcile invoices, payments, and expenses; perform bank and credit card

- reconciliations

- Assist with inter-entity transactions, including Div7A and income distributions to

- shareholders or beneficiaries

- Maintain and update client accounting records, ledgers, and supporting documentation

- Prepare and deliver regular financial reports and statements as required

- Communicate clearly and professionally team members regarding financial matters

- Stay up to date with accounting regulations, best practices, and software relevant to

- Australian taxation

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in Australian accounting or similar role

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

- CPA or CA certification is highly desirable

- Proficient in Australian accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or similar

- platforms

- Strong knowledge of Australian tax regulations, BAS/IAS/GST, and compliance

- requirements

- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reporting

- Ability to work independently, manage multiple client portfolios, and meet deadlines

Desirable Attributes:

- Experience in handling business group transactions and understanding inter-entity

- dynamics

- Familiarity with superannuation, Div7A, and SMSF loans is a plus

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Technical Requirements

- Should have personal and working laptop/ Desktop, and one (1) back up

- Has Noise-cancelling headset (for interview and meetings)

- Back up internet connection (at least 100 mbps)

Benefits:

- 100% remote work setup.

- Work-life balance with Australian business hours; no night shifts

- Competitive compensation paid fortnightly via international payment platforms (e.g., Wise)

- Opportunity to work with a dynamic, growth-oriented Sydney-based accounting firm.

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