Tax Accountant

Ampcontrol; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Purchased leave

Discounted private health care

Fitness Passport membership

Wellbeing programs and employee-dis</n

Job summary

Ampcontrol is seeking a Tax Accountant to support the Group's taxation and compliance obligations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency and governance across our Finance function. You will report to the Accounting, Tax & Compliance Manager and work with stakeholders across the business to meet taxation obligations on time.

This role offers exposure to multiple entities and a broad range of taxation matters, with opportunities to build taxation expertise within a growing Australian organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Taxation, Law or related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification (or working towards) will be highly regarded.
• Experience in a Tax Accountant/Financial Accountant role with exposure to Australian taxation requirements.
• Sound knowledge of GST, FBT, PAYG withholding, payroll tax and income tax legislation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with D365 Finance & Operations, Power BI or similar systems is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review GST, BAS, FBT, payroll tax, PAYG withholding and income tax calculations and reconciliations.
• Support income tax returns, tax provisions, tax effect accounting and statutory reporting.
• Maintain accurate tax records, compliance calendars and documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting through tax journals and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits, tax reviews and adviser/regulator requests.
• Investigate and resolve tax variances, compliance issues and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, Procurement and operations to manage taxation impacts.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, automation and governance.

Skills

GST compliance

Payroll tax

Excel advanced

ERP systems

D365 Finance

Power BI

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Commerce

Tools

D365 Finance & Operations

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Ampcontrol is seeking a Tax Accountant to support the delivery of the Group's taxation and compliance obligations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency and strong governance across our Finance function.

Reporting to the Accounting, Tax & Compliance Manager, you'll play a key role in managing direct and indirect tax compliance, preparing tax calculations and reconciliations, supporting statutory reporting requirements and partnering with stakeholders across the business to ensure taxation obligations are met accurately and on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to build their taxation expertise within a growing Australian organisation, gaining exposure across multiple entities and a broad range of taxation matters.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and reviewing GST, BAS, FBT, payroll tax, PAYG withholding and income tax calculations, reconciliations and supporting workpapers.
• Supporting the preparation of income tax returns, tax provisions, tax effect accounting and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintaining accurate tax records, compliance calendars and documentation to ensure all obligations are met on time.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting through the preparation of tax journals, reconciliations and balance sheet substantiation.
• Supporting internal and external audits, tax reviews and requests from advisers and regulatory bodies.
• Investigating and resolving tax-related variances, compliance issues and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Collaborating with Finance, Payroll, Procurement and operational teams to ensure taxation impacts are understood and appropriately managed.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, automation and enhanced tax governance across the business.

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Taxation, Law or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification (or working towards completion) will be highly regarded.
• Experience in a Tax Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar finance role with exposure to Australian taxation requirements.
• Sound knowledge of GST, FBT, PAYG withholding, payroll tax and income tax legislation and compliance obligations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare accurate reconciliations, calculations and supporting documentation.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience with D365 Finance & Operations, Power BI or similar systems will be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in process optimisation and automation.

Employee Benefits

At Ampcontrol, we believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join us, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth, including:

• Paid parental leave to support your family
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income
• Purchased leave for greater work-life balance
• Discounted private health care
• Fitness Passport membership
• Wellbeing programs and employee discounts
• Education assistance and career development support
• Discount programs including Sydney Tools and Avis Car Hire

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