Tax Accountant

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world.

Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.

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The Tax Accountant assists the Group Tax Manager with the management of IDP’s tax compliance, preparation of various Australian tax returns and assistance with review of overseas tax returns.
 

Australian Tax Compliance

• Assist with the preparation of Australian income tax return annually.

• Preparation of GST returns monthly

• Preparation of Australian Fringe Benefits Tax return annually

Tax Effect Accounting/ Tax Reporting

• Prepare monthly tax calculations for IDP Consolidated Group, including review of network monthly tax calculations

• Review tax disclosures and tax computations in relation to network local financial statements

• Provide support to Financial Accounting to ensure local financial statements are completed on time

Withholding Tax

• Review WHT calculations and collate necessary documentation for claiming Foreign Income Tax Offset

Advisory

• Provide routine Australian tax accounting and tax compliance advice to financial accountants and accounts payable/receivable as required

• Assist with compliance improvement projects as required

Essential Requirements

• 2+ years tax compliance experience in a corporate environment or Big 4 Chartered Accounting firm
• Sound understanding of Australian tax legislation
• Accounting / Commerce degree
• Strong tax effect accounting skills
• Sound analytical and excel skills
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to cope with changing priorities and be flexible
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Desirable Requirements

• Ability to work and contribute productively in a team (specialist tax team and cross-functional)
• Previous experience using Oracle accounting system