
Senior Tax Accountant
ABN Australia
Posted 11 days ago
ABOUT US
ABN Australia is a boutique corporate services and accounting firm with a global reach and a local heart. Headquartered in Adelaide with offices in Sydney and London, we specialise in helping international businesses enter and thrive in the Australian market.
Our clients trust us to simplify the complexities of compliance, tax, and financial operations. With over 500 five-star Trustpilot reviews, we’re proud to be known for our responsiveness, deep expertise, and practical, tech-enabled approach to service delivery.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role delivering high-quality tax compliance, financial reporting, and advisory services to a diverse client base of international companies operating in Australia.
You’ll work closely with Senior Client Managers and accountants, supporting client relationships while mentoring junior and offshore staff. The role also offers the opportunity to shape process improvements and contribute to the continued growth of ABN Australia’s tax and accounting service line.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Tax and Compliance (Core – 80%)
Prepare complex income tax returns for key clients, , including foreign-owned and international entities.
Review income tax returns prepared by other team members, ensuring compliance with both domestic and cross-border reporting requirements.
Prepare and review FBT returns.
Provide technical oversight and quality control across bookkeeping, BAS, and payroll deliverables.
Provide mentoring and guidance to junior and offshore team members.
Assist with bookkeeping, payroll, and BAS return work when required.
Support bookkeeping implementations, including Xero setup, configuration, and process reviews.
Stay current with Australian tax law and ensure ATO compliance, including transfer pricing, International Dealings Schedules, and thin capitalisation rules.
Drive process improvement, technology adoption, and best-practice service delivery
Client Support and Advisory (20%)
Provide clear technical support and practical advice to clients.
Support the Senior Manager Accountant with client communication and relationship management.
Assist clients with understanding ATO scrutiny of foreign-owned entities and international dealings.
Contribute to client meetings and discussions, ensuring technical accuracy and professional guidance.
ABOUT YOU
You will bring your positive, can-do attitude, entrepreneurial mindset, professionalism and customer service focus and you will have:
Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline.
CPA or CA qualification (or near completion).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Australian public practice.
Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance.
Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office (Excel essential); experience with Front highly regarded.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management and attention to detail.
Proactive, client-focused, and able to work independently.
Continuous improvement mindset with a readiness to embrace new technology.
OUR VALUES
All team members at ABN Australia are expected to consistently demonstrate our core values in the performance on their role:
Responsive by Nature – clients hear back from us quickly.
Committed to Excellence – we hold ourselves to high standards.
Continuously Improving – always finding better ways.
Collaborative and Communicative – open, transparent teamwork.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive salary with performance incentives.
Flexible working, including work-from-home arrangements.
Clear career development and mentoring opportunities.
Direct exposure to international clients and complex, cross-border work.
A supportive, collaborative environment where your contribution is recognised.
A fast growing firm environment with options to progress in your career and interests
Want to apply or want to know more?
If this sounds like the role for you click APPLY NOW to submit your CV and cover letter.
If you want more information visit our website at www.abnaustralia.com.au or email us at [email protected].
About ABN Australia
ABN Australia is a small but innovative corporate services firm that specialises in helping international businesses launch and run their business in Australia with confidence.
We provide a range of compliance, accounting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll and other corporate services aimed at helping our clients comply with local laws and regulations. Our business has been operating successfully since 1976.
You can view more about our business and services online through our website at: https://www.abnaustralia.com.au/international-hub.
OUR COMPANY VALUES:
Our mission is to help our clients launch and grow their business in Australia with confidence. Our employees adopt the following core values:
Responsive by Nature
We are hard-wired for consistently high standards of responsiveness in order to demonstrate passion and respect to our customers, teammates, and to business opportunities.
Committed to Excellence
We take our responsibilities seriously by conducting and presenting ourselves in a professional manner, acting with integrity and empathy to our customers and teammates, nurturing and growing our subject matter expertise, and paying attention to the details.
Continuously Improving
We adopt a continuous improvement mindset by actively seeking honest feedback from customers and team mates, finding innovative solutions to real problems, and embracing technology that aligns to our values.
Collaborative & Communicative
We raise our game by working together in a collaborative environment that seeks to both educate and learn from our differing stakeholders including customers, teammates, industry partners, and professional bodies
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