Tax Accountant

The Tax Accountant will report to the Tax Operations Manager and plays a key role in supporting the delivery of tax services across the business. The position focuses on meeting client reporting requirements, supporting client onboarding and transitions, and contributing to a range of tax-related projects within the Tax Services function.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality tax reporting outputs accurately and within required timeframes
• Prepare unit trust distributions, superannuation fund tax calculations, and tax returns
• Develop and update client-specific reporting templates for review and approval
• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to junior tax accountants
• Maintain and review client tax profiles and security static data that underpin tax reporting
• Respond to client queries and support issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with operational risk, governance, and control frameworks
• Contribute to project delivery, including testing and validation of tax templates and processes
• Collaborate with colleagues to support broader team objectives and deadlines

Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong knowledge of tax accounting principles relating to financial instruments, trusts, and/or superannuation funds
• Solid understanding of fund accounting, reporting requirements, and operational risk within a client service environment
• A degree in Business, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA)
• Experience working with central accounting systems and performing reconciliations
• A track record of delivering accurate, detail-oriented work with a strong results focus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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