Senior Tax & Finance Lead - Holdings & Group Reporting

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 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.