Senior Taxation Accountant

6 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia WorkCover Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

We're looking for a highly skilled
Senior Taxation Accountant
to join the Finance team on a
9-month Fixed Term Contract
.

This is a critical role responsible for ensuring full compliance with taxation legislation, delivering expert guidance across complex tax matters, and overseeing the accurate and timely fulfilment of all WorkCover's taxation obligations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the preparation and review of all direct and indirect tax obligations such as income tax, FBT, payroll tax, GST, PAYG, and stamp duty.
  • Ensure compliance with Australian tax laws including the National Tax Equivalent Regime (NTER), GST Act, and FBT legislation.
  • Oversee WorkCover and other statutory tax reporting requirements, including supporting tax effect accounting and preparation of financial statement disclosures under AASB 112.
  • Provide specialist taxation advice on business transactions by monitoring and implementing changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the organisation.
  • Develop and maintain tax risk management frameworks and technical manuals.
  • Identify tax risks and implement controls to mitigate them.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders, auditors, consultants, and government bodies to achieve compliance and reporting outcomes.
  • Support and coach colleagues to strengthen organisational tax knowledge and lead process improvement initiatives.

About you

  • CPA/CA qualification and tertiary qualifications in commerce, business, or accounting (mandatory).
  • 5+ years' experience in taxation, either from chartered or corporate environments (insurance/financial services experience highly regarded).
  • Excellent knowledge of taxation legislation and its practical application.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical papers and liaise effectively with stakeholders.
  • Strong Excel and financial systems experience, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

A bit about us:

Working in a collaborative team environment within a supportive and engaged organisation, you'll enjoy a hybrid work model, access to personalised learning and development opportunities and the holistic support of our health and wellbeing program. We offer industry competitive salaries, a generous superannuation scheme (including co-contribution) and study assistance.

How do I apply?

Please submit your resume and covering letter to Rebecca Williams.

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This will include a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Education Check, Reference Check and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).

Please Note: WorkCover does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and will not be liable for related fees. All recruitment is managed internally. Agencies must not represent or promote WorkCover roles without prior written authorisation.

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