Senior Tax Accountant / Assistant Manager - Japanese Speaking

Programmed; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an accounting professional in Australia to contribute across accounting, taxation, treasury, governance and group projects within a multi-entity holding environment.

Join a dynamic team with hands-on responsibilities beyond traditional finance, exposure to senior leadership, and hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should have strong Australian tax experience and professional qualifications.

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

Australian corporate tax

Financial accounting & reporting

Tax returns & BAS/GST/FBT

Australian taxation legislation

CPA/CA qualification

Analytical & problem solving

Autonomy & multi-priority

Multi-entity/holding group

Cross-discipline collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

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

• 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

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

You will be provided with a supportive environment and infrastructure to allow you to thrive, yet the flexibility to allow you to make your mark in the firm. You will also be rewarded with a competitive salary dependent upon experience and on- going commitment to professional development and advancement. Only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.