ASO5 Taxation Accountant

TR3 Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TR3 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Taxation Accountant (ASO5) for a 3-month contract with the South Australian Government. You will deliver specialist taxation services across multiple SA Government agencies, focusing on GST, FBT and PRT, while providing technical advice and ensuring compliance with public sector governance.

You will prepare complex taxation returns, interpret legislation, and communicate with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience preparing complex GST, FBT and PRT returns, reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Sound knowledge of taxation legislation, rulings, case law and governance frameworks.
• Experience providing complex taxation advice and interpreting legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies and recommend improvements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational skills, adaptability and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience implementing improvements to financial management, reporting and business processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, modelling and reporting.
• Experience using financial systems such as Masterpiece, Oracle, OneSource or similar.
• Understanding of relevant public sector policies, governance and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing complex GST, FBT and PRT returns, working papers, reconciliations and briefings.
• Providing specialist taxation advice to internal teams and government agency stakeholders.
• Liaising with client agencies and the ATO to resolve taxation matters and enquiries.
• Researching taxation legislation, rulings and case law, and communicating relevant compliance changes.
• Supporting taxation staff and identifying training needs to strengthen financial compliance.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of taxation policies, procedures and improvements.
• Undertaking quality assurance, risk management and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Delivering accurate, timely and customer-focused services while managing competing deadlines.

Skills

GST knowledge

FBT knowledge

Payroll Tax (PRT)

Taxation advice

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Masterpiece

Oracle

OneSource

Job description

Are you an experienced Taxation Accountant with strong expertise in GST, Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Payroll Tax (PRT), looking for your next opportunity within the South Australian Government?

TR3 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Taxation Accountant (ASO5) for an initial 3-month contract, commencing ASAP, delivering specialist taxation services across a range of South Australian Government agencies.

Whether you're looking to return to the public sector or gain your first experience within SA Government, this is a great opportunity to apply your expertise, expand your professional network and gain valuable government experience. While initially a short-term assignment, there may be opportunities for further contracts or permanent positions, subject to performance, future vacancies and business needs.

YOU | Bring your taxation expertise, strong analytical skills and commitment to delivering accurate, compliant and high-quality financial services to this rewarding Government opportunity.

You’ll be confident preparing complex taxation returns, interpreting legislation and providing technical advice to a range of stakeholders. Your attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities will see you thrive in this collaborative, service-focused environment.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated experience preparing complex GST, FBT and PRT returns, reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Sound knowledge of taxation legislation, rulings, case law and governance frameworks.
• Experience providing complex taxation advice and interpreting legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies and recommend improvements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational skills, adaptability and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience implementing improvements to financial management, reporting and business processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, modelling and reporting.
• Experience using financial systems such as Masterpiece, Oracle, OneSource or similar.
• Understanding of relevant public sector policies, governance and compliance requirements.

THE ROLE | Working within the Taxation Services team, you will deliver professional taxation services to South Australian Government agencies, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, reporting requirements and established service standards.

You’ll play an important role in preparing statutory taxation returns, providing technical advice, supporting stakeholders and contributing to the continuous improvement of taxation processes and systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing complex GST, FBT and PRT returns, working papers, reconciliations and briefings.
• Providing specialist taxation advice to internal teams and government agency stakeholders.
• Liaising with client agencies and the ATO to resolve taxation matters and enquiries.
• Researching taxation legislation, rulings and case law, and communicating relevant compliance changes.
• Supporting taxation staff and identifying training needs to strengthen financial compliance.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of taxation policies, procedures and improvements.
• Undertaking quality assurance, risk management and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Delivering accurate, timely and customer-focused services while managing competing deadlines.

THE CLIENT | Our South Australian Government client provides essential financial and corporate services to government agencies, supporting accurate, timely and contemporary service delivery across the public sector.

This opportunity offers the chance to contribute your specialist taxation knowledge within a professional, collaborative and service-focused environment, supporting compliance and continuous improvement across multiple government agencies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Applicants must hold current Australian work eligibility. Any further contract or permanent employment opportunities are subject to performance, future vacancies and business needs and are not guaranteed.

TR3 Recruitment is committed to fostering a culture that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Applicants of all ages, people with disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.