Junior Tax Accountant (AU) Open for BSA Fresh Grads (CPA)

Job Overview:

• Support the tax team in preparing employment tax compliance deliverables, including FBT returns, superannuation guarantee reviews, payroll tax returns, expatriate tax returns, and employee share scheme (ESS) annual reporting. The role involves conducting technical research, preparing compliance workpapers and client correspondence, and ensuring adherence to client's tax quality standards, risk management

procedures, and relevant Australian tax legislation.

Work Schedule:

• 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Monday to Friday

Work Set-up:

• Hybrid
• Work onsite the first 2 weeks, once a month thereafter.

Office Assignment:

• MAKATI OFFICE: 22F Tower 1, One Ayala Corporate Center, Ayala Ave., Makati City

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with research on Australian employment tax matters using legislation, ATO guidance and approved technical resources.
• Undertake basic technical research and document findings to support compliance and advisory work, escalating questions and uncertainties promptly. .
• Prepare employment tax compliance workpapers and documentation in line with client's tax quality processes, checklists, and standards.
• Prepare first drafts of client queries, emails, position schedules and correspondence for review, ensuring accuracy, clarity and adherence to professional quality and risk management practices.
• Develop and demonstrate a basic understanding of Australian employment tax legislation, compliance obligations, lodgement deadlines and circumstances that may give rise to interest, penalties or other exposures.
• Apply client's methodology and procedures, ensuring timely completion of risk management requirements (e.g., conflict checks, engagement letters, independence checks).
• Comply with local legislation, firm policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines while actively supporting a culture of quality and risk awareness.
• Participate in team meetings, training and client calls as required, contribute to engagement delivery, and apply feedback to build technical and professional capability.
• Assist with the preparation of employment tax compliance deliverables, which may include FBT returns, superannuation guarantee reviews, payroll tax returns, expat tax returns, and ESS annual reporting, together with properly referenced supporting documentation.
• Daily entry of accurate time records into client's practice management system.
• Daily communication with the client engagement team regarding priorities, progress, outstanding information and actions.
• Respond promptly and professionally to emails and communications from the client engagement team.
• Awareness of time, budget and productivity expectations.
• Prepare clear and complete information queries for review by the client engagement team.
• Filing of relevant client information to the relevant document management system.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Non-Negotiable Qualifications:

• Education: Relevant tertiary qualification or studies in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• Certificates or Licenses: CPA
• Years of Experience: No prior work experience required but open only to CPAs.
• Industry Exposure: Accounting and taxation knowledge gained through tertiary studies, CPA licensure preparation, or internship experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in accounting and taxation principles, including financial reporting, tax compliance, and tax regulations. Able to analyse numerical data, apply accounting concepts to tax computations, conduct technical research, and prepare accurate supporting documentation. Willingness to learn and apply knowledge to Australian employment tax requirements, including FBT, payroll tax, superannuation guarantee, expatriate tax, and ESS reporting.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, analytical and problem-solving skills, numerical aptitude, organisation, prioritisation, ability to meet deadlines, initiative, teamwork, and willingness to seek guidance
• Accounting System/ Software experience or knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new systems and processes
• Language Requirements: Strong written and verbal English skills
• Others: Ability to follow client's methodologies, quality standards, risk management procedures, firm policies, and ethical guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Additional studies or qualifications in employment taxation, expatriate taxation, or a related field preferred
• Years of Experience: Prior experience or internship in tax, accounting, payroll, or compliance preferred
• Industry Exposure: Australian employment tax, expatriate tax, payroll tax, or employee benefits compliance preferred
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of Australian employment tax legislation and compliance obligations; ability to conduct technical research, prepare tax compliance workpapers, document findings, and assist with employment tax compliance deliverables
• Accounting System/ Software experience or knowledge: Familiarity with tax compliance software and technical research resources preferred
• Others: Demonstrated interest in employment and expatriate taxation, willingness to participate in training, and ability to apply feedback to develop technical and professional skills preferred

What D&V Philippines can offer you:

D&V Philippines is a place where you can build and grow your career because we invest in your training and development. You’ll be a key player in our mission to deliver high-quality, cost-effective finance and accounting services for CFOs and professional services firms in Australia, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

You’ll also get to enjoy these perks on top of the essential employee benefits:

• Competitive salary with non-taxable allowances
• Health and wellness benefits
• Vacation and sick leave credits
• Yearly company and employee performance bonuses
• Free meal during office days
• Parent-friendly office
• Training and certifications
• CPD Training Assistance and PRC license renewal reimbursement
• Year-round employee engagement activities

Note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps. All applications will be kept in our talent pool and may be considered for future opportunities that align with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.