Tax Accountant-CHO

Sims Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working flexibility

Health and wellbeing support

Parental leave

Novated leasing

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking a Tax Accountant Analyst to join the Mascot, NSW office on a contract basis (up to 12 months). The role focuses on federal tax provisions and compliance for the APAC region, with opportunities to work on international taxes, GST, and planning projects.

You will support day-to-day tax activities within the Finance group and partner with accounting teams across the business. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor in accounting, CA/CPA qualification, and experience with SAP, SAI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline (taxation focus preferred).
• Professional qualification such as CA or CPA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with corporate income tax return compliance and documentation.
• Prepare BAS and FBT instalments and tax provisions for APAC entities.
• Allocate income tax liabilities and GST across APAC regions; assist with audits and enquiries.
• Support transfer pricing compliance and governance processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve tax-related queries and monitor legislation changes.

Skills

Tax accounting

Legislation review

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor in accounting or related field

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

SAI

Hyperion

Job description

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Tax Accountant-CHO

Date: 14 Sept 2026

Location: Mascot, NSW, AU, 2020

Company: simsmetalm

Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity anddecarbonisationby supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.

At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range ofprogrammesthat support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, weoperateover 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly tradedorganisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.

Your new role

An opportunity has arisen for a Tax Accountant Analyst to work in our corporate Mascot office on a contract role (up to 12 Months) reporting to the APAC Senior Tax Manager.

The role will be multi-disciplinary however will have a focus on federal tax provisions and compliance of the APAC region, including detailed tax calculations of the businesses.

This role will also provide ample opportunities to work in other tax areas, including international taxes, indirect tax - GST, and tax planning projects. This position will be instrumental in providing day-to-day support to the business and being a valued member of the Finance group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with corporate income tax return compliance, including the preparation of work papers and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and lodgement of Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) instalments.
• Prepare semi-annual tax provisions for APAC entities.
• Prepare journal entries to allocate income tax liabilities across Tax Consolidated Group (TCG) members.
• Partner with the Accounting team to identify and eliminate Australian intercompany transaction,
• Import financial data into indirect tax systems and prepare GST returns across the Asia Pacific region. Perform GST reconciliations and prepare associated journal entries.
• Prepare journal entries to allocate GST refunds among GST group members. Assist with tax audits and respond to enquiries and notices from tax authorities.
• Support the development and implementation of tax governance processes and controls.Assist the Senior Tax Manager with transfer pricing compliance, filings, and related disclosures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to gather information and resolve tax-related queries.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and accounting standards and assess impacts on the business.
• Maintain and update records relating to APAC entity locations. Conduct tax research and prepare technical memoranda to document findings, positions, and recommendations.
• Assist in resolving tax notices and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions. Liaise with Finance, Treasury, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to develop practical tax solutions and strategies.
• Support business operations with day-to-day tax advice and assistance. Contribute to special projects and ad hoc tax initiatives, including accounting method changes, tax law developments, and other compliance-related activities.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline (taxation focus preferred).
• Professional qualification such as CA or CPA.
• Experience working with financial accounting systems such as SAP, SAI, Hyperion, or similar.
• Understanding of corporate income tax compliance and tax provision processes.
• Exposure to tax accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to review legislation, regulations, and tax guidance and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Us:

• Expand your experience beyond traditional tax compliance into areas including tax governance, GST, transfer pricing, and tax projects
• Gain exposure to a broad range of taxation disciplines across the Asia Pacific region.
• Develop your technical and commercial tax expertise within a multinational environment.
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Company Paid Parental leave: 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing support: BUPA discounts and an Employee Assistance Program
• Novated leasing and superannuation sessions

This is up to a 12 month contact.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group ofemployees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.

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Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.