APS5/6 Tax Accountant
HorizonOne Recruitment
Full-Time
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Our client is a large federal government department with diverse business requirements and activities. Working here offers the best of both worlds – the stability of government with a commercial flavour.
The department is known for its excellent working conditions, flexible arrangements, and strong focus on staff development.
The Opportunity
This Tax Accountant role sits within a supportive finance team known for its positive culture. Offered as a 12-month non-ongoing contract, there is a strong possibility of extension and a clear pathway to permanency, as it’s a vacant position.
This is a great opportunity for high-performing tax accountant currently working in tax firms to transition into the federal government and have a long-term career within APS.
The successful candidate will enjoy hybrid working arrangements (typically 2-3 days from home) and have opportunity to act at the EL1 level.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
We’re looking for a high-performing candidate with strong attention to detail, a solid foundation in tax, and several years of experience specialising in GST and FBT. You are likely to come from one of the following backgrounds:
Salary / Rate
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Eileen Cheng on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20736
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.
The department is known for its excellent working conditions, flexible arrangements, and strong focus on staff development.
The Opportunity
This Tax Accountant role sits within a supportive finance team known for its positive culture. Offered as a 12-month non-ongoing contract, there is a strong possibility of extension and a clear pathway to permanency, as it’s a vacant position.
This is a great opportunity for high-performing tax accountant currently working in tax firms to transition into the federal government and have a long-term career within APS.
The successful candidate will enjoy hybrid working arrangements (typically 2-3 days from home) and have opportunity to act at the EL1 level.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation and lodgement of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns and monthly/quarterly BAS
- Researching and providing taxation advice across GST, FBT, PAYG withholding and contractor superannuation
- Developing and maintaining tax-related policies, procedures, and reference guides
- Managing stakeholder relationships and liaising with the ATO and external consultants on tax matters
- Assisting with tax-related year-end financial reporting and reconciliations
- Conducting quality assurance, detailed analysis of FBT and GST transactions, and preparing journals
We’re looking for a high-performing candidate with strong attention to detail, a solid foundation in tax, and several years of experience specialising in GST and FBT. You are likely to come from one of the following backgrounds:
- Experience as a Tax Accountant or Senior Tax Accountant in a Big 4 firm
- Extensive experience in a mid-tier tax and business advisory firm at the Senior Tax Accountant or Manager level
Salary / Rate
- $82k - $107k + 15.4% Super
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Eileen Cheng on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20736
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.