Abacus is seeking a Tax Accountant to join our Finance & Technology team. Reporting to the Tax Manager, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop broad technical and commercial tax expertise while working across compliance, reporting and advisory matters within a leading property investment and funds management environment.

About Abacus

Abacus Group is a strong asset-backed, annuity style business model where capital is directed towards assets that provide potential for enhanced growth and ultimately create value. Our people, market insight and repositioning capability together with strategic partnering are the key enablers of our strategy.

About the Role The Tax Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Group's tax compliance, reporting and advisory activities. As part of a small, collaborative tax team, you will work closely with Finance teams, senior stakeholders, external advisers and tax authorities, gaining exposure to a diverse range of tax matters and business transactions.

Key responsibilities:

- Coordinate and support the Group's tax compliance obligations, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

- Assist with trust distribution calculations, income tax returns and direct and indirect tax reporting requirements.

- Liaise with Finance teams and external advisers to support tax compliance and reporting activities.

- Review tax calculations, assist with tax returns and help resolve tax-related queries.

- Manage ATO correspondence, tax records and compliance documentation.

- Support indirect tax obligations, including BAS and FBT compliance.

- Assist with tax aspects of acquisitions, disposals, restructures and other business transactions.

- Conduct tax research and support ATO reviews, audits and regulatory correspondence.

- Contribute to tax risk management initiatives and the continuous improvement of tax processes and controls.





About You

You are a proactive tax professional who enjoys working collaboratively, takes ownership of your work and is keen to build your career in a commercial environment.

Skills & Experience

- Minimum 2 years' relevant tax experience in public practice (tax or business services) or an in-house tax role.

- Experience in corporate tax, business tax or trust taxation is preferred and exposure to property, real estate or funds management industries will be highly regarded.

- Experience reviewing tax calculations or returns prepared by external advisers is desirable.

- Familiarity with ATO compliance processes and tax administration is advantageous.

- Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource is preferred.

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance, Taxation or a related field.

- CA, CPA or other professional qualification (completed or in progress) is desirable.

You are a proactive and detail-orientated skilled with strong analytical skills, a colla approach and the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships. You take ownership of your work, manage competing priorities effectively and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Why Join Us?

- Broad exposure across tax compliance, reporting and advisory activities.

- Chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and external advisers.

- Supportive and collaborative team environment.

- Strong professional development opportunities.

- Exposure to a leading ASX-listed property group and complex tax matters.

If you're looking to take the next step in your tax career and want to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where you'll gain valuable exposure across a broad range of tax matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Successful candidates will also need to complete Abacus vetting processes including reference and police checks.

📌 Tax Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Abacus Group
📍 Sydney