Tax and Group Accountant
Permanent, full time
North-West Tasmania
On-site.
Relocation support available
Job Brief
This is a tax focused role sitting in the corporate centre of a large privately owned group, reporting directly to the CFO.
The tax work comes first, covering compliance across a substantial portfolio of entities and working alongside a Big Four adviser, with group financial accounting and reporting making up the rest of the role.
It suits someone from a corporate or group tax background who wants to broaden into financial accounting, or a financial accountant with genuine tax depth.
About Our Client
Our client is a large privately owned Australian group operating across heavy industry, with a portfolio spanning operating businesses, investments and a range of corporate entities.
The corporate finance function is being built out, and this role sits alongside the CFO with visibility across the whole group rather than inside any one business.
It is a grounded, practical setting where people are trusted to own their work.
Responsibilities
Own the tax compliance cycle across a portfolio of corporate and investment entities, covering income tax, BAS, GST and FBT
Review and interrogate work prepared by the external tax adviser, raising issues and working them through with the CFO
Prepare tax effect accounting entries and tax disclosures for the group financial reports
Keep the group across its tax obligations as a significant global entity,



and support the broader compliance framework
Prepare statutory financial statements end to end under Australian Accounting Standards
Prepare management accounts, board reporting and supporting commercial analysis
Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis across the assigned entities
Coordinate audit requirements and keep the entities audit ready year round
Strengthen financial controls and reporting processes as the group continues to grow
Partner with the CFO and senior stakeholders across the group, providing accurate information and clear commentary
Requirements
CA or CPA qualified
Experience across multi entity structures, or ownership of a finance function in a family office, private group or SME environment
Strong Australian tax compliance experience, including income tax, BAS and FBT
Proven experience working with external tac advisers
Experience preparing statutory financial statements under Australian Accounting Standards
Comfortable working in a lean environment, owning processes end to end with no direct reports
Genuinely open to relocating to North-West Tasmania
What's on Offer
A standalone role reporting directly to the CFO, with visibility across the entire group
A tax heavy brief in a complex private group structure, working alongside a Big Four adviser
A lower cost of living and a genuine lifestyle change for someone looking to move out of a capital city
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