Tax Accountant: Growth, Governance & Automation

Ampcontrol Limited; Newcastle-Maitland; 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-disoc

Job summary

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

Reporting to the Accounting, Tax & Compliance Manager, you will manage direct and indirect tax compliance, prepare tax calculations and reconciliations, and partner with stakeholders to meet obligations on time across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Taxation, Law or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification (or working towards) 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Taxation knowledge

Tax governance

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce/Taxation/Law degree

CA/CPA or equivalent (or working towards)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

D365 Finance & Operations

Power BI

Job description

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

Reporting to the Accounting, Tax & Compliance Manager, you will manage direct and indirect tax compliance, prepare tax calculations and reconciliations, and partner with stakeholders to meet obligations on time across multiple entities.