Senior Tax Accountant / Assistant Manager - Japanese Speaking

Programmed Maintenance Services; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services – Mount Waverley VIC is seeking an accounting professional to join a group holding environment, providing hands-on involvement across accounting, taxation, treasury, corporate finance, governance and business projects.

The role offers exposure beyond a traditional finance function, working across multiple entities, with involvement in budgeting, intercompany reporting, and governance, and it supports hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in Australian Corporate Tax is essential.
• Strong experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Experience preparing or reviewing tax returns, FBT, GST, BAS, and other statutory obligations.
• Sound understanding of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements.
• CPA or CA qualification (completed or in progress) highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities across diverse areas of finance.
• Experience within a multi-entity, group, or holding company environment will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations across the Holdings entity and related businesses
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Support external audit requirements and liaise with auditors
• Manage Australian corporate tax compliance and reporting obligations
• Prepare and review BAS, GST, FBT, and income tax-related reporting
• Monitor cash flow, treasury activities, and banking relationships
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Support intercompany accounting and group reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements
• Participate in business improvement initiatives and special projects
• Partner with stakeholders across multiple entities within the group

Skills

Corporate tax

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Auditing liaison

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

CPA/CA in progress

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Mount Waverley VIC

PERSOL is one of the largest and fastest-growing HR service providers in the Asia Pacific region and an affiliate of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd (Japan).

With our Japanese Desk Service in Australia, we work closely with Japanese companies and provide tailored workforce solutions including permanent and contract staffing, recruitment process outsourcing and payroll outsourcing primarily to Japanese companies across Australia.

Our client is a well-established holding company that owns several businesses across Australia. While each subsidiary operates independently, the holding company provides strategic oversight and also leads a range of group-wide initiatives and projects.

As a result, this is a unique opportunity for an accounting professional seeking exposure beyond a traditional finance role. Although the transaction volume is not as high as that of a typical operating business, the position offers hands‑on involvement across accounting, taxation, treasury, corporate finance, governance, and business projects.

We are looking for a candidate who enjoys working across multiple disciplines, has developed broad accounting and finance experience, or is keen to expand their expertise and build a well‑rounded career in a dynamic group environment.

*All applicants must hold full work rights to work permanently in Australia.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations across the Holdings entity and related businesses
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Support external audit requirements and liaise with auditors
• Manage Australian corporate tax compliance and reporting obligations
• Prepare and review BAS, GST, FBT, and income tax-related reporting
• Monitor cash flow, treasury activities, and banking relationships
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Support intercompany accounting and group reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements
• Participate in business improvement initiatives and special projects
• Partner with stakeholders across multiple entities within the group

Skills and Experience:

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in Australian Corporate Tax is essential
• Strong experience in financial accounting and reporting
• Experience preparing or reviewing tax returns, FBT, GST, BAS, and other statutory obligationsSound understanding of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements
• CPA or CA qualification (completed or in progress) highly regarded
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities across diverse areas of finance
• Experience within a multi-entity, group, or holding company environment will be highly regarded

What’s on Offer

• Broad exposure across accounting, taxation, treasury, and corporate finance
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key decision-makers
• Diverse responsibilities beyond a traditional accounting role
• Involvement in strategic and project-based initiatives
• Strong long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Hybrid working arrangements available