MARS Recruitment is partnering with a prominent financial services firm to recruit an exceptional Senior Tax Accountant for an interim contract. This role will support client deliverables, transitions, and a variety of project-related tasks within the Tax division.

The Senior Tax Accountant will play a key role in preparing unit trust distributions, detailed taxable income calculations, BAS returns, and other tax reports. The role will also contribute to process testing, template development, updates to standard operating procedures, client transitions, and broader tax-related projects.
The Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all tax reporting obligations
• Prepare and review tax calculations and financial reports
• Calculate and finalise distributions, superannuation fund tax liabilities, and tax returns
• Develop and review client reporting templates
• Update and manage client tax profiles and security static data to maintain reporting accuracy
• Respond to client inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Manage client relationships with a focus on tax reporting requirements
• Maintain tax reporting systems, frameworks, and templates
• Implement tax process controls and mitigate associated risks
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to tax accountants on complex issues

The Requirements:

• 5+ years of commercial experience in tax compliance, with a focus on unit trusts and/or superannuation funds
• CA/CPA/ACCA qualified
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting principles related to financial instruments, trusts, and superannuation funds
• High level of technical accounting expertise
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management abilities
• Proactive, motivated, and analytical mindset

Note:

• Hybrid work model
• Contract opportunity - open to candidates holding working holiday visas
• Candidates with short notice periods are highly preferred

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to the role with your resume. Alternatively, you can send your application to [email protected].