Group Tax Accountant

Sharp & Carter; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three days WFH

Competitive salary 120k–140k AUD

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is partnering with a large Australian business to appoint a Group Tax Accountant. Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will work across corporate tax, indirect tax, compliance, governance, reporting and business partnering to support growth and process improvements.

This role offers hybrid work and exposure to R&D tax incentives, governance frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration with finance and operations.

Qualifications

• CPA, CA, or equivalent accounting qualification required.
• Several years of taxation, tax accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of tax accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Experience managing income tax and GST compliance in corporate or professional services environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage income tax accounting, reporting and compliance activities.
• Prepare and review tax returns, tax effect accounting and reconciliations.
• Lead indirect tax compliance including GST, BAS, FBT, payroll tax, PAYG and withholding tax obligations.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual tax reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enhance tax governance frameworks and controls.
• Manage the R&D Tax Incentive process, including identifying eligible activities and supporting documentation.
• Provide practical tax advice to finance and operational stakeholders.
• Support process improvement initiatives and systems optimisation projects.
• Assist with broader corporate finance activities as required.

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced tax professional to join a large and complex Australian business in a pivotal Group Tax Accountant position.

Reporting to a senior finance leader, this role offers broad exposure across corporate tax, indirect tax, compliance, governance, reporting and business partnering. You'll play a key role in ensuring the organisation meets its tax obligations while supporting the business through growth, process improvement and strategic initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical tax expertise with commercial stakeholder engagement in a collaborative and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage income tax accounting, reporting and compliance activities
• Prepare and review tax returns, tax effect accounting and associated reconciliations
• Lead indirect tax compliance including GST, BAS, FBT, payroll tax, PAYG and withholding tax obligations
• Coordinate quarterly and annual tax reporting requirements
• Maintain and enhance tax governance frameworks and controls
• Manage the annual R&D Tax Incentive process, including identification of eligible activities and supporting documentation
• Provide practical tax advice to finance and operational stakeholders
• Support process improvement initiatives and systems optimisation projects
• Assist with broader corporate finance activities as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong accounting fundamentals with a solid understanding of tax accounting, debits, credits and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience managing income tax and GST compliance in a corporate or professional services environment
• The ability to apply accounting principles to complex tax matters and clearly communicate outcomes to stakeholders
• Exposure to Research & Development (R&D) Tax Incentives, including identifying eligible activities, gathering supporting documentation and maximising available tax benefits
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legislation and provide commercially focused advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative stakeholder engagement style
• CPA, CA or equivalent accounting qualification
• Several years of experience in taxation, tax accounting or financial reporting environments
• Candidates looking to make their first move into industry from a Business Services or Tax Advisory environment strongly encouraged to apply

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of $120,000-$140,000 plus superannuation
• A rarity in the current market offering 3 days WFH
• Opportunity to influence governance, compliance and process improvement initiatives
• High levels of stakeholder engagement across finance and operational teams
• Stable and growing organisation with a supportive and collaborative culture