Graduate Tax Accountant

PKF Australia Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF Newcastle is seeking a motivated Graduate Tax Accountant to join our growing Tax team in February 2027. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse client portfolio and work with experienced tax professionals who will support your development from day one.

To be eligible, you should have completed your degree by December 2026 and be available to commence full-time employment in February 2027. This role offers a strong foundation in Australian taxation and early career progression.

Qualifications

• Completed or near-completed degree in Commerce or Law with a major in accounting or interest in Tax Law.
• Interest in taxation and developing your technical knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions and take on feedback.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with our managers and wider Tax team, you’ll gain practical experience across both tax compliance and advisory work.
• Your responsibilities will develop over time and may include:
• Preparing income tax returns and supporting tax compliance work
• Assisting with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns
• Preparing tax calculations and supporting workpapers
• Researching taxation issues and relevant ATO guidance and legislation
• Assisting senior team members with the preparation of tax advice and client correspondence
• Gaining exposure to business restructures, transactions, international tax matters and due diligence work
• Assisting with a range of corporate, employment and indirect tax matters
• As your experience grows, you’ll have the opportunity to become involved in more complex tax advisory and consulting work.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Commerce or Law degree

Job description

1d ago , from PKF Australia - Business Advisors

Join a team where you’ll learn from experienced tax professionals, work with a diverse range of clients and build the technical and professional skills to develop a successful career in taxation.

Newcastle

Join a team where you’ll learn from experienced tax professionals, work with a diverse range of clients and build the technical and professional skills to develop a successful career in taxation.

The opportunity

Are you a recent graduate or about to complete your degree and looking to begin your career in taxation?
PKF Newcastle is looking for a motivated Graduate Tax Accountant to join our growing Tax team in February 2027. To be eligible, candidates must have completed their degree by December 2026 and be available to commence full-time employment in February 2027.

This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in tax while working alongside experienced accountants, managers and tax specialists who will support your development from day one.

You’ll gain exposure to a diverse client portfolio, from privately owned businesses and SMEs through to larger corporate and international clients, while progressively developing your knowledge across a broad range of Australian taxation matters.

At PKF, we value technical excellence, collaboration and continued learning. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, take on new challenges and gradually build greater responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.

About PKF

• Learn directly from experienced tax specialists
• Exposure to both tax compliance and advisory work from the beginning of your career
• Work with a diverse range of clients and industries
• Support to develop your technical and professional skills
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team environmentGenuine focus on work-life balance
• Diverse and inclusive workplace where you can build your career

Key responsibilities

Working closely with our managers and wider Tax team, you’ll gain practical experience across both tax compliance and advisory work.

Your responsibilities will develop over time and may include:

• Preparing income tax returns and supporting tax compliance work
• Assisting with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns
• Preparing tax calculations and supporting workpapers
• Researching taxation issues and relevant ATO guidance and legislation
• Assisting senior team members with the preparation of tax advice and client correspondence
• Gaining exposure to business restructures, transactions, international tax matters and due diligence work
• Assisting with a range of corporate, employment and indirect tax matters

As your experience grows, you’ll have the opportunity to become involved in more complex tax advisory and consulting work.

What you need to apply

We’re looking for someone who is curious, motivated and keen to build a career in tax.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A completed or near-completed degree in Commerce, Law or a related discipline with a major in accounting or interest in Tax Law
• An interest in taxation and developing your technical knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and take on feedback
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

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