Taxation Accountant - Public Sector Compliance & Advisory

Government client (agency undisclosed); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Government client (agency undisclosed) is seeking an experienced Taxation Accountant to deliver high-quality taxation services across a public sector client base in Australia. You will prepare and review complex returns (GST, FBT, payroll tax), provide specialist advice, and support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Working with client agencies and external authorities, you will translate complex tax requirements into practical guidance, maintain records, and contribute

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and reviewing complex taxation returns (GST, FBT, payroll tax).
• Sound understanding of taxation legislation, rulings, compliance obligations.
• Experience in financial reconciliations and preparing accurate reports and supporting documentation.
• Ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, practical advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication; stakeholder collaboration.
• National Police check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex statutory taxation returns (FBT, GST, payroll tax) and supporting papers.
• Provide taxation advice to client agencies ensuring compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clients and external taxation authorities to resolve inquiries and support timely reporting.
• Promote high standards of customer service and meet service delivery targets.
• Research changes to taxation legislation and communicate implications to support compliance.
• Develop and review taxation policies, procedures and financial management practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, quality assurance, risk management and processes.
• Support colleagues in delivering accurate taxation services across a broad client base.
• Analyse financial data and prepare reconciliations, reports and supporting documentation.

Skills

Taxation knowledge

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Time management

Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial management systems

Job description

Government client (agency undisclosed) is seeking an experienced Taxation Accountant to deliver high-quality taxation services across a public sector client base in Australia. You will prepare and review complex returns (GST, FBT, payroll tax), provide specialist advice, and support continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Working with client agencies and external authorities, you will translate complex tax requirements into practical guidance, maintain records, and contribute