Finance and Tax Manager

About the role

A complex, multi-entity business is looking for a technically strong tax professional to step into a commercial role combining tax compliance, statutory accounting and technical accounting. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and the broader finance team, the role takes ownership of key tax and statutory reporting obligations while providing technical expertise across the business. It offers exposure across taxation, financial reporting, group accounting and lease accounting.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including income tax, GST, FBT, PAYG and payroll tax.
• Prepare and review tax returns, BAS, tax-effect accounting and deferred tax calculations.
• Manage ATO engagements, tax audits and regulatory queries.
• Coordinate half-year and full-year statutory accounts in line with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Manage group consolidations and head office entity accounting.
• Apply AASB standards to complex transactions, including AASB 16 lease accounting.
• Maintain financial controls, support external audits and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Identify ways to streamline tax processes and improve the efficiency of financial reporting.

Required profile

• CA or CPA qualification, or equivalent.
• At least three years of post-qualification tax experience.
• Background with a Big 4 accounting firm, ideally across tax compliance and advisory, plus commercial experience.
• Experience in tax and financial accounting within a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Experience with tax audits, external auditors and regulatory stakeholders.
• Experience in an ASX-listed or similarly governed organisation is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Sound technical accounting knowledge, including Australian Accounting Standards and lease accounting.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.