Assistant Manager | AU Accounting firm | Remote

Why You’ll Like This Role

• 🏠 100% Work From Home – Company-provided equipment
• 🌴 40 Days of Leave Per Year – Eligible accrued leave may be cashed out in line with company policy
• 💰 Performance Incentives – Potential commission and performance bonuses for eligible high performers
• 👶 Paid Maternity Leave – Available to eligible employees
• ✈️ Annual Team Conference – Meet the wider team in the Philippines or another selected destination, with approved conference expenses covered
• 🍽️ Quarterly Team Events – Regular team dinners, catch-ups and activities

• ⏰ No Timesheets – We focus on quality, accountability and results rather than tracking every minute

• 📈 Career Development – Build your leadership, client management and Australian public practice experience

About the Opportunity

An established Australian Chartered Accounting practice is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join its Philippines-based team.

You’ll oversee a portfolio of Australian clients, provide guidance to accountants, and work closely with senior leaders based in Australia. This position is suited to an experienced Australian public practice accountant who is ready to take on broader responsibilities and progress towards a long-term leadership role.

The firm embraces technology, automation and AI while continually looking for better ways to deliver quality accounting services to clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of Australian business clients
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a key contact for assigned accounts
• Joining client discussions through phone and video meetings
• Reviewing financial statements, tax returns, BAS and other compliance work
• Supporting and developing accountants within the Philippines team
• Coordinating workloads, priorities and deadlines
• Assisting with tax planning and business advisory matters
• Working alongside Australian Managers and Directors to resolve client issues
• Identifying ways to improve internal processes and workflows
• Applying accounting technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and service quality

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of Australian public practice experience
• CPA qualification, with an interest in pursuing CA
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax, accounting, GST and BAS
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns
• Previous experience supervising, reviewing or mentoring accounting staff
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Confidence communicating directly with Australian clients
• Good organisational and time-management abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities in a remote environment

Experience with Xero, business advisory, workflow improvement or managing Philippines-based accounting teams would be an advantage. Familiarity with AI tools and their practical use in accounting or client service is also highly regarded.

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you have solid Australian public practice experience and are ready to take on greater responsibility, client exposure and team leadership, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.