Australian Tax Accountant

Australian Tax Accountant – Trusts, Companies, Partnerships & BAS Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare income tax returns and financial statements for:
  

  • Companies
    

  • Trusts (discretionary and unit trusts)
    

  • Partnerships
    

  • Group structures and inter-entity relationships
    

• Prepare and review Business Activity Statements (BAS), including:
  

  • GST reconciliation
    

  • PAYG Withholding
    

  • PAYG Installment
    

• Ensure compliance with Australian taxation legislation, ATO requirements, and accounting standards
  

• Assist with year-end compliance processes, including work-paper preparation and reconciliations
  

• Liaise with internal teams and/or clients to obtain information and clarify tax and accounting matters
  

• Identify and escalate tax issues, anomalies, or compliance risks as required
  

• Maintain accurate and well-documented working papers in line with firm standards
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience at an Australian accounting firm
  

• Hands-on experience preparing:
  

  • Company tax returns and financial statements
    

  • Trust and partnership tax returns
    

  • Consolidated or group-based structures
    

• Strong BAS experience, including GST and PAYG obligations
  

• Solid understanding of Australian tax law and compliance requirements
  

• Proficient with Australian accounting and tax software (e.g., Xero, XPM, APS)
  

Key Skills & Attributes:

• High attention to detail and technical accuracy
  

• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
  

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
  

• Clear written and verbal communication
  

• Comfortable with structured processes and compliance frameworks
  

• Exposure to tax planning or advisory work
  

Benefits

• Healthy, supportive, and conducive work environment (Great Place to Work™ Certified for three consecutive years!)
  
• Work with an innovative company delivering cutting-edge solutions across multiple industries
  
• Lead a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  
• Competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement
  
• Collaborative, forward-thinking work culture
  
• 21 leave credits plus all client-based holidays
  
• HMO coverage with dependent benefits
  
• Exposure to world-class leadership from both local and international supervisors