_{17th October, 2025}

Senior Tax & Statutory Accountant

(16-Month Fixed Term Contract)
  
�� Sydney Northern Beaches/Suburbs | Hybrid Working | Immediate Start Available
  
Smart Tax Search are delighted to be partnering with a household-name retail group in the search for an experienced Senior Tax & Statutory Accountant to join their finance team on a 16-month fixed term contract.
If you’re looking for a diverse role within a supportive, high-performing environment — this one’s well worth a look.
  
About the Role:
Reporting to the Tax Manager, you’ll play an integral role in ensuring the Group meets its Australian and New Zealand tax and statutory compliance obligations.
It’s a hands-on position that offers real scope — combining compliance, reporting, and project work within a collaborative, people-focused culture.
  
Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and review of income tax, FBT and BAS returns
• Preparation of tax effect accounting and year-end tax provisions
• Support with statutory reporting under IFRS and liaison with external auditors
• Preparation of cash flow forecasts and quarterly reporting packs
• Support with group reporting to the parent entity, including ‘5471’ packages
• Assistance with SOX compliance testing, process improvements and controls documentation
• Provide support on GST, payroll tax and withholding tax obligations
• Respond to ATO enquiries and participate in assurance reviews and audits
• Collaborate across finance, operations and legal teams on tax-related business initiatives

  
The Successful Candidate:
You’re a technically strong and detail-oriented tax professional who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment.
  
You’ll bring:

• CA / CPA qualification (or working towards)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Australian corporate tax
• Solid experience across corporate tax compliance, tax effect accounting and statutory reporting
• Exposure to audit processes and external financial reporting
• Strong Excel skills and an analytical mindset
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to partner across teams
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience within a large or global business environment will be highly regarded.

  
Why You’ll Love It:
This is a business that values its people and offers a genuinely supportive and flexible culture.
  
✅ 16-month fixed term contract – great exposure and career-building experience
✅ Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
✅ Collaborative team and approachable leadership
✅ Competitive salary package and employee benefits
✅ On-site parking available
  
  
If you’re ready to take on your next challenge within a dynamic and well-known brand — we’d love to hear from you.
  
�� Reach out to Lauren Smart at lauren@smarttaxsearch.com.au for a confidential discussion, or apply directly via Smart Tax Search.
  
  

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