Fiscal Artisans

25/08/2026

Can I borrow some money from my super for 2 weeks? I promise I’ll pay it back right away!

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

Can I just borrow some money from my super for a couple of weeks?
I promise I’ll pay it back.
I reckon I get this question 2 or 3 times a year.

22/08/2026

Remote Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant – Philippines

Australian Public Accounting Firm | Xero • Hubdoc • MYOB • QuickBooks

Fiscal Artisans is growing our remote accounting team.

We are an Australian public accounting and advisory firm seeking one or more experienced Bookkeepers / Junior Accountants based in the Philippines to work directly with our Australian team and clients.

This is intended to be a long-term remote position, not a short-term freelance engagement.

You will work with Australian individuals and businesses, including sole traders, companies, trusts and other entities, supporting our accountants with bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, BAS/IAS preparation, financial reporting and tax compliance work.

What you will be doing

Your responsibilities will include:

Maintaining client accounting records in Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks
Processing and reconciling bank and credit-card transactions
Reviewing bank feeds and identifying missing, duplicated or incorrectly coded transactions
Processing invoices, bills and supporting documentation
Using Hubdoc for receipt capture, document management and expense allocation
Preparing accounts payable and accounts receivable information
Preparing and processing client payroll
Assisting with Single Touch Payroll (STP) and superannuation reconciliations
Preparing or assisting with BAS and IAS
Preparing reconciliations, schedules and workpapers
Assisting with preparation of draft financial statements
Preparing client files and supporting information for review by Australian accountants
Depending on experience, assisting with Australian income tax returns for individuals and business entities
Maintaining accurate job notes and documentation
Working within established workflows and client deadlines
Maintaining accurate daily timesheets

The underlying Fiscal Artisans role also involves supporting tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies, trusts and SMSFs under supervision.

Systems you will use

You should be comfortable working with cloud-based systems including:

Xero Accounting
Xero Practice Manager
Hubdoc
MYOB
QuickBooks Online
Microsoft Outlook / Gmail
Slack
Microsoft Excel and Word

We also use additional workflow, time-management and advisory software, and training will be provided where required.

Who we are looking for

You may be a good fit if you have:

A degree in Accounting, Accountancy, Commerce or a related discipline
Practical bookkeeping or accounting experience
Strong hands-on Xero experience
Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or MYOB
Experience reconciling bank and credit-card accounts
Payroll experience
Experience preparing or supporting BAS/GST work
Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial statements
Excellent written and spoken English
Strong attention to detail
Good computer and cloud-software skills
The ability to follow established procedures and checklists
The ability to manage several jobs and deadlines simultaneously
A reliable home-office environment and stable internet connection
Particularly valuable experience

We are especially interested in candidates who have previously:

Worked for an Australian accounting firm
Worked remotely with Australian clients
Prepared Australian BAS / IAS
Worked with Australian GST
Prepared Australian payroll
Used Xero Practice Manager
Used Hubdoc or Dext
Assisted with Australian tax-return preparation
Worked within an accounting BPO / offshore accounting team

The PD specifically identifies Australian public-practice experience, XPM familiarity and SMSF exposure as desirable.

What matters to us

We are looking for someone who is:

Accurate
Dependable
Organised
Comfortable asking questions
Proactive when problems arise
Able to accept review comments and learn from them
Comfortable communicating directly with an Australian team
Interested in developing a long-term career with Fiscal Artisans

Quality of work, documentation and meeting workflow deadlines are central performance measures for the role.

Location

Remote – Philippines

Candidates should be comfortable working hours that provide substantial overlap with the Australian business day.

Salary

Negotiable based on qualifications, experience and Australian accounting exposure.

We are prepared to consider different experience levels for the right applicants.

How to apply

Please send:

Your CV / Resume
A short cover letter
Details of your experience with Australian clients
Your experience with Xero, Hubdoc, QuickBooks and MYOB
Your current location
Your expected monthly salary in PHP
Your availability to commence

Apply to:

[email protected]

20/08/2026

Work related and Working from home Deductions: Evidence Still Matters

Work-related deductions are a permanent feature of Australian tax returns, but they are also a permanent ATO focus area. The reason is simple: small overclaims across millions of taxpayers add up quickly. The basic rule has not changed. To claim a deduction, you must have spent the money yourself, the expense must be directly related to earning your income, and you must have a record to prove it....

Work-related and home office deductions remain ATO focus areas. Learn what records you need before lodging.

13/08/2026

BAS, GST and Cashflow: Staying Ahead of ATO Payment Pressure

For many small businesses, the BAS is treated as a quarterly compliance task. In reality, it is also a cash flow management tool. A Business Activity Statement brings together GST, PAYG withholding, instalments and other obligations. If the business is not managing these amounts during the quarter, the BAS can become a financial shock. That is especially true where GST collected from customers has been used to fund operating expenses, wages, stock or owner drawings....

BAS should not be a quarterly surprise. Learn how GST, PAYG and cash flow planning reduce ATO payment pressure.

06/08/2026

Director Penalty Notices Explained: Company Debts Can Become Personal

Many company directors assume that company tax debts belong only to the company. In many cases, that assumption is dangerous. Director Penalty Notices, commonly referred to as DPNs, allow the ATO to recover certain company debts from directors personally. The rules can apply to unpaid PAYG withholding, GST and superannuation guarantee obligations. For directors of small companies, this is one of the most important tax risk areas to understand....

Many company directors assume that company tax debts belong only to the company. In many cases, that assumption is dangerous. Director Penalty Notices, commonly referred to as DPNs, allow the ATO to recover certain company debts from directors personally. The rules can apply to unpaid PAYG withholdi...

31/07/2026

ATO Watching Car Expense Claims: Do Not Default to 5,000 km

Car expense claims remain one of the most common areas of ATO scrutiny. They are also one of the easiest areas for taxpayers to get wrong. The cents-per-kilometre method can make car claims look deceptively simple. Taxpayers see that there is a maximum claim available up to 5,000 business kilometres and assume they can simply claim the maximum amount each year....

The ATO is scrutinising car expense claims. Learn why taxpayers should not automatically claim the 5,000 km maximum.

23/07/2026

Property Manager Reports Are Not Enough: The Records the ATO Expects Landlords to Keep

The annual statement is only the starting point A property manager’s annual statement is useful. It summarises rent received, management fees and expenses paid on behalf of the owner. But it is not always enough to support every deduction in a tax return. The ATO expects rental property owners to keep records that show what the expense was, when it was incurred, how it relates to producing rental income, and whether it is immediately deductible or capital in nature....

The annual statement is only the starting point A property manager’s annual statement is useful. It summarises rent received, management fees and expenses paid on behalf of the owner. But it is not always enough to support every deduction in a tax return. The ATO expects rental property owners to ...

23/07/2026

ATO TPAR Pre-Fill Issue: Contractors Should Check Income Figures Before Lodging

Why this alert is different This article is not just about the general move to TPAR pre-fill. It is about the practical caution that comes with any new data feed: check before you lodge. When new pre-fill information appears in tax software, taxpayers and advisers need to understand what the data represents, whether it belongs to the taxpayer, and whether it aligns with the accounting records....

Why this alert is different This article is not just about the general move to TPAR pre-fill. It is about the practical caution that comes with any new data feed: check before you lodge. When new pre-fill information appears in tax software, taxpayers and advisers need to understand what the data re...