Company description:

About IDP

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world. Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world. Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

Job description:

About IDP

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world. Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world. Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

Key accountabilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with process improvement, automation and data-driven solutions.

What you'll do

- Support Australian tax compliance requirements including income tax, GST and Fringe Benefits Tax obligations.




- Prepare monthly tax calculations and support tax reporting across the global group.
- Review tax disclosures and tax computations within statutory financial statements.
- Assist with withholding tax obligations and foreign tax offset processes.
- Partner with Finance stakeholders to provide practical tax advice and support.
- Contribute to automation, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leverage technology, analytics and finance systems to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
- Support audits, tax authority requests and governance activities.

Why IDP?

- Be part of a globally connected organisation with a meaningful purpose.
- Work alongside passionate and collaborative colleagues.
- Thrive in an innovative and digitally focused culture.
- Gain exposure to global operations and stakeholders.
- Learn from approachable leaders who genuinely invest in your growth.

Required experience

What you'll bring

- 2+ years' experience in tax compliance within a corporate environment or Big 4 Chartered Accounting firm.
- Sound knowledge of Australian tax legislation.
- Experience with tax effect accounting and tax reporting.
- Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.




- Advanced Excel capability and strong analytical skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- A continuous improvement mindset and interest in leveraging technology and automation.

Nice to have

- Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems.
- Exposure to Power BI, Power Query or workflow automation tools.
- Experience working in a multinational workplace.
- Involvement in finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.

Profile description

Role purpose

We're looking for a Tax Accountant to join our Melbourne-based Finance team. Reporting to the Group Head of Tax, you'll support Australian and global tax compliance and reporting obligations while helping modernize and enhance tax processes across the business.

We offer

We are evolving rapidly. This is an exciting time to join us as we transform the way people access global education and opportunities, through leveraging innovative technology and a creating a connected world.

Our people are always at the forefront of what we do. We strive to provide workplaces that are truly diverse and representative of the communities that we work in, so our people feel empowered to bring their best and authentic selves to work. We are focused on continuing to build a culture of inclusion and belonging by providing a safe work environment where all our people are encouraged to excel, be agile and creative, and seek new ways to solve meaningful problems.

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📌 Tax Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Idp Education
📍 Melbourne