Group Tax Accountant

Maas Group is currently seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join our growing team in Brisbane. In your role as Tax Accountant, you will assist the Tax Manager with tax compliance, tax reporting and tax filings for the Group. You will drive process and governance improvements. You will ensure business partnering by maintaining strong relationships with the business and specialist functions. 

You will assist the Tax Manager with providing tax advisory support, liaise with tax authorities, support tax reviews and audits, assist in tax integration of businesses and document transfer pricing positions adopted by the Group. 

There is also the opportunity to work on broader projects undertaken by the Group's Treasury and Corporate Finance functions.

Key responsibilities: 

• Assist the preparation of half-yearly and annual tax effect accounting calculations for the Group.
• Assist the preparation of income tax and FBT returns for the Group.
• Assistance in preparation of activity statements for the Group, including GST and PAYG instalment calculations
• Assist with the review and lodgement of Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) for the Australian Group.
• Assist with the review of payroll tax returns for the Australian Group.
• Assist with the review of the Australian Group's fuel tax credit calculations.
• Assist with the preparation of tax forecasts for the Group.
• Assist with Allocable Cost Amount (ACA) allocations.
• Drive identification, development and implementation of systems & procedures, to improve tax efficiency and minimise tax risk.
• Researching and preparing tax advice for the Group‘s business units and support functions.
• Driving process improvements, automation and streamlining.
• Ensuring appropriate tax documentation is prepared to support tax positions.
• Identifying and mitigating tax risks for the Group.
• Assisting with audits, reviews and submissions with tax authorities.
• Building relationships with and providing tax assistance to the Group‘s business units and support functions.
• Drive implementation and adherence to the Group’s tax governance framework.
• Assisting with various ad-hoc Group projects in the Tax, Treasury and Corporate Finance areas.

Knowledge and experience required: 

• Tax Accountant with minimum 3 years in a corporate tax role either in a listed corporate or accounting firm.
• Degree qualifications in Accounting/Business/Law with a CPA/CA or equivalent tax qualification. 
• Technically strong with solid knowledge and experience in Australian tax law.
• Strong tax operational background and ability to drive process improvements.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and Excel is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with integration of tax software is desirable.
• A hard working, collaborate and hands on attitude who can demonstrate excellent judgment.
• Takes ownership of outcomes and can balance accuracy with timeliness.
• Curiosity to learn and develop tax skills.
• Proactive in identifying and remediating risks in the delivery of work outputs.

Along with a competitive salary, you’ll have access to benefits that focus on you, including:

• We offer an exciting Employee Benefits Platform that provides access to a range of exclusive discounts on banking, retail and healthcare, as well as novated leasing options.
• We recognise and reward employees through our monthly Value Awards Program.
• Flexible working options to support you to achieve a more balanced approach to life.
• Continued Professional Development and training, including a funded CA annual membership.

For more information about this role, please contact HR@maasgroup.com.au