Tax Accountant
- Join a global leader in international education services as a Tax Accountant.
- Support Australian and international tax compliance requirements.
- Drive process improvement and automation initiatives within the finance team.
About IDP
IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world.
Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.
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Role purpose
We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Accountant to join our dedicated Finance team based in Melbourne. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Tax, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our Australian and international tax compliance requirements, ensuring that all obligations are met efficiently and accurately. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the continuous enhancement and modernisation of tax processes through innovative solutions and automation.
This is an exciting role for a professional who combines solid technical tax expertise with a proactive approach to process improvement, eager to engage with cross-functional teams and leverage analytical tools to drive efficiency. The Tax Accountant will be central to maintaining compliance and governance standards while supporting the organisation’s strategic financial objectives on a global scale.
Key accountabilities
Looking to take the next step in your tax career?
Join IDP, a global leader in international education services, where you'll gain exposure to Australian and international tax matters while contributing to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Australian tax compliance including Income Tax, GST and FBT
- Monthly tax reporting and tax effect accounting
- Review of tax disclosures and statutory reporting
- Withholding tax and foreign tax offset compliance
- Tax advisory support to Finance stakeholders
- Process improvement, standardization and automation initiatives
- Audit support, governance and tax risk management
What's in it for you?
- Global exposure and career development opportunities
- Purpose-led organization making a positive impact through education
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Innovation-driven culture focused on continuous improvement
Apply now to join an organization that helps millions of people unlock opportunities through education.
Required experience
About you
- 2+ years' tax experience in industry or a Big 4 environment
- Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation
- Tax effect accounting and tax reporting experience
- Degree in Accounting, Commerce or similar
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to build effective relationships across Finance teams
Highly regarded
- Oracle Fusion or similar ERP experience
- Power BI, Power Query or automation tools
- Experience in a multinational organization
- Exposure to finance transformation projects
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