Apply Your Tax Expertise Across South Australian Government
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Synergie Australia is seeking an ASO5 Taxation Accountant for a trusted Government client located in Port Adelaide.
The important parts:
Pay:
$40–$55 per hour + Super |
Duration:
3-month contract (potential for extension)
Police clearance:
Current National Police Clearance required
What you will be required to do:
As the Taxation Accountant, you will:
Prepare and review complex GST, FBT and Payroll Tax returns
Produce supporting working papers, reconciliations and briefing materials
Liaise with government client agencies and taxation authorities
Analyse financial information and investigate taxation discrepancies
Provide accurate advice on taxation legislation, rulings and case law
Identify training requirements relating to taxation compliance
Research legislative and regulatory changes and communicate their impact
Contribute to the development of taxation policies and procedures
Support compliance across government financial systems and processes
Undertake quality assurance, risk management and continuous improvement work
Build productive working relationships with clients and stakeholders
Maintain complete and accurate business records
Deliver services in accordance with agreed performance measures and legislative requirements
To be successful in the role you will:
Experience preparing complex taxation returns
Sound working knowledge of GST, FBT and Payroll Tax requirements
Experience preparing reconciliations and analysing financial data
The ability to interpret taxation legislation, rulings and governance frameworks




Experience providing complex taxation advice
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders
Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
The ability to manage competing deadlines in a demanding environment
A flexible and adaptable approach to changing requirements
Experience identifying and implementing financial process improvements
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting, modelling and reconciliations
Experience using financial management and taxation applications
Experience with systems such as
Masterpiece, Oracle or OneSource
would be highly regarded.
What's on offer for you:
Specialist taxation role within the South Australian Government
Exposure to taxation matters across multiple government agencies
Chance to prepare complex GST, FBT and Payroll Tax returns
Work with experienced taxation and financial services professionals
Contribute to policy, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
Adelaide-based government assignment
Meaningful work supporting accurate public-sector financial administration
Special Conditions
Applicants must hold current Australian working rights
A current National Police Clearance is required
Synergie Australia delivers a full 360 recruitment solution, consisting of
temporary
and
permanent recruitment services
, and more.
Safety
is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce.
Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future.
This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate.
If you aspire for better, let's work together.
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📌 Aso5 Taxation Accountant (Adelaide)
🏢 Synergie Group
📍 Adelaide