Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

Tony White Group

Location: Kedron Work type: Full-time Work model: Onsite Salary: Generous remuneration package

The Tony White Group (TWG) stands as Australia's largest privately-owned automotive retail group, achieving over $4 billion in annual turnover and employing 3,000 individuals across 130 sites. Our executive team is experienced and agile, recognising that exceptional people are fundamental to our ongoing success and expansion. Further details are available at www.tonywhitegroup.com.au.

About the Role

As part of the Tony White Group, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our Finance team. Working closely with the Tax Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the Group remains fully compliant with all State and Federal taxation obligations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who enjoys a varied role, working across multiple entities while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external advisors. You will be involved in reviewing tax returns, providing technical guidance, assisting with tax-related projects, and supporting Financial Controllers across the Group. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex tax issues, improving processes, and contributing to a high-performing finance team, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As our Tax Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing BAS, FBT, Payroll Tax and Income Tax returns to ensure compliance with State and Federal tax legislation.
• Assisting Financial Controllers and their teams with tax queries and providing practical, accurate advice.
• Reviewing and improving tax workpapers and reporting templates to standardise processes across the Group.
• Completing fixed asset reviews and reconciliations.
• Conducting tax research and providing technical guidance on complex tax matters.
• Monitoring tax lodgement deadlines to ensure all returns and payments are completed on time.
• Liaising with external tax advisors to review and finalise externally prepared tax returns.
• Assisting with ATO and State Revenue Office reviews, audits and enquiries.
• Supporting due diligence, mergers, acquisitions and business restructuring projects.
• Assisting with the implementation and improvement of tax systems and software.
• Delivering training and guidance to Financial Controllers and finance teams to improve tax knowledge and compliance.
• Supporting the Internal Audit team with tax-related reviews and reconciliations.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and other finance projects as required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• CA or CPA qualification, or be actively working towards completion.
• 3–5 years' experience in Corporate Tax or Public Practice.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent tax research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legislation.
• High attention to detail with strong investigative and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using cloud-based accounting and financial systems.
• A proactive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset.
• The ability to build strong working relationships across a diverse organisation.

What We Offer

• A stable, long-term career with an industry-leading organisation.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse range of tax matters across a large national group.
• A collaborative and supportive finance team.
• Opportunities to contribute to business improvement projects and broaden your technical expertise.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience.

Apply Now

If you're looking to further your career in tax with a progressive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now and submit your resume and cover letter today.