Tax Accountant - First Move into Industry

About the role

An established Australian private organisation with a diverse portfolio of property, investment and business interests is hiring a Tax Accountant for its in-house tax function. The role sits within a complex group of companies and trusts and suits someone making their first move from public practice into industry, with exposure to large family groups, trusts and complex tax matters. It is based in Melbourne's Inner South, hybrid with three days onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare income tax returns across companies and trusts
• Assist with tax reconciliations, tax-effect accounting and forecasting
• Prepare FBT returns and support GST and other indirect tax requirements
• Support annual trust distributions and associated documentation
• Work with trusts, Division 7A, Family Trust Elections and trust deeds
• Support fixed asset reviews and depreciation
• Review financial information and identify potential tax implications
• Assist with ATO requirements, tax governance and documentation
• Research tax matters and support broader advisory activities
• Liaise with finance teams, external tax advisers and auditors

Required profile

• Ideally 3+ years' experience in public practice, with exposure to larger privately owned businesses, family groups or complex tax structures
• Background in Business Services, Private Clients or Tax
• Experience preparing company and trust tax returns
• CA/CPA qualification or working towards it
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• Organised and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of Australian income tax
• Understanding of trusts, trust distributions and Division 7A
• Exposure to GST and FBT
• Strong accounting fundamentals and attention to detail

What we offer

• Up to $100k + super
• Hybrid arrangement: 3 days onsite (Monday-Wednesday) and 2 days from home
• Direct mentoring from experienced tax professionals
• Broad exposure across compliance, trusts, reporting, governance and advisory
• Stable, mature working environment with long-term career progression