Senior Tax Accountant Income Tax

The Senior Tax Accountant will report directly to the Tax Business Partner and will manage the indirect tax compliance and reporting requirements for BOQ Group, including the preparation of the monthly GST return for Australia and ongoing compliance with our regulatory and tax risk management framework. You will contribute to ongoing enhancement activities and continuous improvement initiatives and execute a range of business lines initiatives, such as the application of tax law changes.

To be successful in this role you will have outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with exceptional attention to detail and the delivery of high-quality output. You will maintain superb stakeholder relationships and enjoy working within a team environment. You communicate tax issues in an understandable manner to your audience.

You will bring proven experience in a tax or accounting role, ideally gained within a medium to large chartered accounting firm or a large commercial organisation. Experience within the Australian financial services sector is highly desirable. You possess a strong understanding of corporate tax reporting requirements, including GST, fringe benefits tax, and payroll tax. Your ability to produce accurate work and deliver reliable results under tight deadlines is complemented by excellent planning and prioritisation skills.

With strong problem-solving capabilities and a keen eye for identifying risk, you are highly numerate and detail-oriented, backed by exceptional analytical skills. You are data-driven and adept at extracting and communicating key insights to support decision-making. Academically, you hold a tertiary qualification in Business or Commerce and are a member of a recognised professional Accounting and/or Tax association.

BOQ Group is a truly unique group of challenger brands with a purpose – to provide a genuine alternative to Australian financial services for customers and employees. Our family of brands (Bank of Queensland, ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, BOQ Specialist) each come with their own defined customer audience and brand personality, but share one goal – to build social capital through banking. That's creating trust with customers, exploring staff potential and believing that tiny gestures and big ideas can change the world for communities.

BOQ Group's inclusive vision is to foster a workspace that values and leverages difference and creates new possibilities, a place where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day. We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve. Since 2021, BOQ Group is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). In 2023, we implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan, driving positive change and promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group.

At BOQ Group, we are committed to creating an exceptional work environment that nurtures both your professional and personal growth. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to enhance your well-being, provide financial security, and foster a sense of community and inclusion. Here are some of the perks you can enjoy as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangement – Balance your work and personal life with ease.
• Discounted financial products – Enjoy exclusive rates on our financial services across the Group.
• Salary sacrificing options – Maximise your take-home pay with our salary packaging options.
• Paid parental leave with no minimum requirements – Spend quality time with your new family member without any worries.
• Purchase additional annual leave – Buy extra leave days when needed.
• Discounted private health insurance plan – Take care of your health with our special rates.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support for personal and professional challenges for you and your family.
• Access to employee network groups – Connect with peers through our First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural, Gender, Early Careers, and accessibility groups.
• Pride in Diversity membership – We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and actively participate in the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

To apply for this role at BOQ Group, follow the links or apply via our Careers Page. BOQ Group is committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. When you apply, you are welcome to tell us the pronouns you use and please let us know any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you are successful for a role with BOQ Group, background screening is a condition of employment to ensure compliance with obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act. Checks may include identity, verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications, and bankruptcy checks. Please no agency applications.

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