Senior Tax Accountant (Canberra)

Overview Our client is a large federal government department with diverse business requirements and activities. The department is known for its good working conditions, flexible arrangements, and strong focus on staff development. The Opportunity This Senior Tax Accountant role sits within a supportive finance team known for its positive culture. Offered as a 12 month non‑ongoing or labour hire contract, there is a robust possibility of extension and a clear pathway to permanency, as it is a vacant position. This is a great prospect for a high performing tax accountant currently working in tax firms to transition into the federal government and build a long‑term career within the APS. The successful candidate will enjoy hybrid working arrangements, typically 2 to 3 days from home. While full time is preferable, part time 4 days per week will be considered for the right candidate. The Role Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation and lodgement of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns and monthly or quarterly BAS
- Researching and providing taxation advice across GST, FBT, PAYG withholding and contractor superannuation
- Developing and maintaining tax related policies, procedures, and reference guides
- Managing stakeholder relationships and liaising with the ATO and external consultants on tax matters
- Assisting with tax related year end financial reporting and reconciliations
- Conducting quality assurance, detailed analysis of FBT and GST transactions, and preparing journals The Ideal Person We are looking for a high performing candidate with strong attention to detail, a solid foundation in tax, and extensive experience specialising in GST and FBT. You are likely to come from one of the following backgrounds:
- Experience as a Tax Accountant or Senior Tax Accountant in a Big 4 firm
- Extensive experience in a mid tier tax and business advisory firm at the Senior Tax Accountant or Manager level
- Experience working as a Tax Officer or Accountant in the federal government To be eligible, you must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance. Salary
- $72/hr – $87/hr (inclusive of 12% super) Equality and Diversity HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpip2