Senior Tax Accountant

Michael Page Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Brisbane is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to manage GST and FBT returns and provide tax guidance to the finance team. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business, at least five years of Australian tax experience, and CA/CPA qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities in a high-caliber team.

Benefits

Very competitive salary

Comprehensive Learning & Development support

Free parking available on-site

Access to a free on-site gym

Permanent role with stability and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least five years of Australian tax experience.
• Previous experience in FBT and GST for Australia.
• International exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage GST and FBT returns in all jurisdictions.
• Review updates to tax law and assist with impact statements.
• Provide tax guidance to the Finance Team.
• Facilitate in-house training.

Skills

FBT expertise

GST knowledge

Tax advisory skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business with a major in Accounting and/or Tax

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

• Fast-growing business and a genuine success story
• Great opportunity to work in a large business

About Our Client

The Senior Tax Accountant role sits within a well-established, large organisation that operates in multiple areas of the wider property industry. The company is known for its expertise and commitment to excellence, and as a result has grown significantly over the years to become one of the largest privately‑owned businesses headquartered out of Brisbane.

With plans to double in size in the next five years and some of that pipeline already secured, this is a great opportunity to join a thriving business that can only accelerate your career.

Job Description

As part of the corporate team based in Brisbane, the Senior Tax Accountant will work closely with the Tax Manager and the Finance Team to provide tax services for the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing GST and FBT returns in all jurisdictions
• Reviewing updates to tax law and assisting with the preparation of impact statements / advice
• Providing tax guidance and support to the Finance Team and the wider business
• Facilitating and providing in‑house training
• Assisting communications with external advisors and regulatory authorities
• Managing provisioning and clearing journals
• Reviewing and improving tax processes
• Assisting with international tax mobility requirements
• Providing support to HR / Payroll as required
• Other ad hoc tasks as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Tax Accountant should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business with a major in Accounting and/or Tax
• Previous experience in FBT and GST for Australia (essential), with international exposure preferred
• At least five years of Australian tax experience
• CA/CPA qualification

What's on Offer

• Very competitive salary for the role and a high‑calibre team to work with.
• Comprehensive Learning & Development (L&D) support for career progression.
• Free parking available on‑site for convenience.
• Access to a free on‑site gym to support your well‑being.
• Permanent role offering stability and career growth opportunities.