APAC Senior Tax Accountant

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Work type: Full Time
Location: Mulgrave
Categories: Accounting & Finance

As one of the world’s largest providers of distribution and outsourcing services across the Healthcare, Food Processing, Industrial Safety & Hospitality sectors, the opportunities we provide our global team of some 23,000 talented people is endless. Bunzl’s is a culture of bringing out the best in people. And we do this with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a firm commitment to training and development, and dedicated leaders who believe that every day is a new day to see new opportunities.

YOUR ROLE

Bunzl Australasia is a large and diverse corporate group based in Mulgrave, Victoria. Due to recent growth and expansion we are seeking an APAC Senior Tax Accountant to join our regional head office and play a key role in supporting and enhancing the Group tax function. As a Significant Global Entity with a UK listed parent, the work you will do for Bunzl will be varied, interesting, and career enhancing as you develop your skills in various areas of taxation and across multiple jurisdictions.

The APAC Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for supporting the Group tax function to manage and review complex tax filings covering a range of taxes including income tax, GST, FBT, withholding tax and payroll tax, ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations, mitigate tax risks and support strategic tax planning initiatives across the Asia Pacific Region.

Key responsibilities

- Preparation of annual income tax returns and supporting schedules across a range of companies in the Asia Pacific Group(both consolidated and standalone)

- Tax effect accounting calculations for budget and year end, including working with auditors to finalise the year end process within deadlines

- Prepare monthly PAYG income tax instalment calculations and facilitate payments for various entities in the APAC group

- Prepare monthly and annual Payroll Tax reports and facilitate payments for various employer entities in the APAC group

- FBT and GST advisory and governance for APAC group

ABOUT YOU

A successful candidate for the APAC Senior Tax Accountant role will bring a strong technical background in corporate taxation and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. You will be curious, have well developed research and analytical skills, a strong attention to detail, good time management skills and a desire to learn.

Other requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

- CA or CPA qualified and/or Master of Taxation

- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in corporate tax compliance roles ideally in a complex, multinational environment or Big 4 or Mid‑Tier accounting firm

- Strong knowledge of Australian federal and state tax laws and compliance requirements.

BENEFITS

Bunzl offers a broad and flexible range of benefits to our team including profit share scheme for eligible employees, exclusive motor vehicle and health insurance products, travel and accommodation discounts, study assistance, many wellbeing and community programs and access to discounted Bunzl products.

WE BELIEVE

With an entrepreneurial spirit providing endless opportunities, we believe that together we can achieve anything. We believe that through diversity we build strength and stability, and that the safety and security of our employees is not negotiable. Through innovation we find solutions, with an entrepreneurial spirit providing endless opportunities, and we believe that together we can achieve anything. Investing in our local communities is the right thing to do, and here in Australia that investment is building a sustainable environment for our staff, customers and those who follow.

WE WELCOME ALL

At Bunzl we believe that through diversity we build strength and support the principle of equality and diversity in employment. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We believe that it is in the company’s best interests and those of all who work in it, to ensure that the human resources, talents and skills available throughout the community are considered when employment opportunities arise. If you have a disability or special need that requires support or adjustments to working or interview arrangements, please let us know.

APPLY

At Bunzl, we believe that when you join our team, your potential is endless. Because at Bunzl… We believe in you If you like the sound of this, then we definitely want you on our team.

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Advertised: 06 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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