Senior Accountant - Australian Tax & Business Services, Public Practice
About the job
- At least 4 years of Australian public practice tax experience.
- Strong background in business services and tax.
- Ability to complete jobs independently and accurately.
- Experience with Xero, Hubdoc, Xero Tax, QuickBooks or MYOB, and Xero Practice Manager.
- Confidence using ATO portals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Good written and spoken English communication skills.
- Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Prepare individual tax returns from start to finish, including income and expense analysis, rental property schedules, capital gains tax calculations, sole trader schedules, and client query lists.
- Prepare Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity Statements.
- Prepare financial statements and income tax returns in Xero for sole traders, companies, and trusts.
- Use ATO Online Services for Agents (ATO Portal) to download reports.
- Maintain and review fixed asset registers, including effective life assessments.
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a limited number of clients.
- Process payroll and related compliance where required.
- Assist with Australian Business Number, Tax File Number, and Goods and Services Tax registrations.
- Prepare Australian Securities and Investments Commission annual review documentation.
- Lodge ASIC changes, including changes to officeholders, shareholders, addresses, and company names.
- Set up new clients in Xero Practice Manager and document systems.
- Assist with company, trust, and super fund establishment paperwork.
- Maintain up-to-date procedural documentation.
- Identify efficiency improvements and value-add opportunities.
- Support ad hoc tax and business projects.
- Undertake additional duties as required.
- Experience with SuiteFiles is highly preferred.
About the company
Pear Tree connects Australian businesses with offshore talent for direct, full-time hires from a global pool. It lets clients avoid traditional outsourcing by recruiting offshore staff directly, reducing labor costs and overhead while maintaining quality and compliance. The process includes sourcing candidates, screening for skills, and helping set up a dedicated offshore team that the client manages. The goal is to help Australian firms scale faster and improve productivity by accessing cost-effective global talent while providing a transparent, risk-free recruitment experience.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bristol, United Kingdom
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pear Tree's June 2026 guide says SME offshore hiring grew 45% year-over-year.
- September 2026 guide promises hires in 1–2 weeks, beating local recruiting.
- EOR and COR services start at AUD$400 monthly, lowering compliance barriers for SMEs.
What critics are saying
- RCSA agencies and Deel-style platforms bundle recruitment, payroll, and compliance at scale.
- Wage inflation in Manila and Cape Town compresses Pear Tree's one-time-fee economics in 2027.
- A Fair Work or tax misclassification scandal ends Pear Tree's trust-based sales motion.
What makes Pear Tree unique
- Pear Tree uses direct-hire placements, not ongoing BPO markups, for Australian offshore teams.
- By August 2026, Pear Tree says it served 750+ companies with 90% retention.
- It sources from the Philippines and South Africa, broadening supply beyond one labor market.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget