AU Tax Accountant

We are seeking a bright, grounded, and motivated Tax Accountant with 2–4 years of experience in Australian public practice or business services. The successful candidate will support tax compliance and accounting functions across a portfolio of clients while working closely with senior team members.

The ideal candidate is confident in communication, comfortable working within time-management expectations, open to feedback and learning, and able to demonstrate progression beyond graduate-level responsibilities.

Key Role Deliverables

• Prepare and lodge individual, company, trust, and partnership tax returns
• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and IAS
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and working papers
• Liaise directly with clients to gather information and resolve queries
• Ensure compliance with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements
• Support senior accountants with tax planning and advisory engagements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
• Work within agreed timeframes and productivity expectations to support team workflow and capacity management
• Collaborate openly with the team and proactively communicate blockers or training needs

Education Requirement

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Australian Business Services or Australian public practice
• Candidates should demonstrate progression beyond graduate-level responsibilities
• Experience handling business groups, individual tax returns, BAS, and general business services work is highly preferred

Technical System Experience

• Experience using Xero is required
• Working knowledge of MYOB and QuickBooks is highly regarded
• Candidates should have practical hands-on experience rather than basic exposure only

Must-Have Skills / Experience

• Strong understanding of Australian tax legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience preparing tax returns, BAS, IAS, and financial working papers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident, personable, and easy to work with
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable working within time-based expectations and task deadlines
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and continuously improve
• Honest, proactive, and collaborative approach to communication
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and manage workload effectively

The ideal candidate will be:

• Bright, grounded, and professional
• Comfortable speaking with clients and team members
• Open to learning and ongoing development
• Accountable and reliable with deadlines and workflow expectations
• Able to adapt within a collaborative team environment
• Looking for long-term growth within an Australian accounting environment