Tax & Group Accountant - CFO Visible, Relocation

[axr] Recruitment & Search; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

[axr] Recruitment & Search seeks a Tax and Group Accountant to lead the tax compliance cycle for a multi-entity portfolio and to contribute to group financial reporting. The role sits in the corporate centre reporting to the CFO and offers relocation to North-West Tasmania.

The ideal candidate has strong Australian tax experience, exposure to statutory reporting, and is comfortable operating in a lean environment without direct reports. On-site relocation support available.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified and multi-entity experience.
• Experience with Australian tax compliance (income tax, BAS, FBT) and working with external tax advisers.
• Statutory financial statements under Australian Accounting Standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the tax compliance cycle across corporate and investment entities, including income tax, BAS, GST and FBT.
• Review work prepared by external tax adviser and coordinate with CFO to resolve issues.
• Prepare tax effect accounting entries and disclosures for group financial reports.
• Keep the group across its tax obligations as a significant global entity and support the broader compliance framework.
• Prepare statutory financial statements end to end under Australian Accounting Standards.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis across assigned entities.
• Coordinate audit requirements and keep entities audit ready year-round.
• Strengthen financial controls and reporting processes as the group grows.
• Partner with the CFO and senior stakeholders, providing accurate information and clear commentary.

Skills

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

[axr] Recruitment & Search seeks a Tax and Group Accountant to lead the tax compliance cycle for a multi-entity portfolio and to contribute to group financial reporting. The role sits in the corporate centre reporting to the CFO and offers relocation to North-West Tasmania.

The ideal candidate has strong Australian tax experience, exposure to statutory reporting, and is comfortable operating in a lean environment without direct reports. On-site relocation support available.