Tax Accountant

About the role

MinterEllison is seeking a Tax Accountant with 3 to 6 years of experience to join its Financial Services team in Sydney or Brisbane. Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will support the firm’s tax compliance and reporting obligations across multiple entities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge income tax returns, BAS, and instalment activity statements.
• Prepare FBT returns, payroll tax returns, and GST reconciliations.
• Maintain tax effect accounting workpapers and the firm’s tax fixed‑asset register.
• Perform monthly and quarterly tax reconciliations, including balance‑sheet provisions and PAYG instalment tracking.
• Respond to ATO correspondence and assist with tax audits and assurance reviews.
• Contribute to process‑improvement initiatives and tax technology enhancements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, and Business Services teams to ensure accurate tax data across systems.

Required profile

• 3–6 years of experience in tax accounting or compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders and external advisers.

Required skills

• Tax compliance and reporting.
• Preparation of income tax, BAS, FBT, payroll tax and GST returns.
• Tax reconciliation and accounting workpapers.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on complex structures within a leading national law firm.
• Access to AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Flexible, sustainable ways of working and a comprehensive benefits package.