Tax Accountant

Company description:

An ASX100 business with a 50-year heritage, IDP is a pioneer in international education services. Ourcore business lines include student placement to Australia, US, UK, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand institutions, English-language testing and training.

We are on a mission to build the world's leading platform and connected community to guide students along their journey to achieve their lifelong learning and career aspirations.

As a co-owner of IELTS, we deliver the English test that is trusted by more governments, universities and organisations than any other. We also operate English language teaching schools in Southeast Asia.

We are innovators, driven by the needs of our customers and deep data insights. Our team members based around the world understand that our services change lives - not only of our customers, but their wider communities.

In recent years, our investment in digital technology and customer research has enhanced these personal connections, enabling us to deliver global success to more students, test-takers and our partners.

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.

And best yet, at 50, we are just getting started.

Job description:

About IDP

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.

Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

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
  

Profile description:

A challenging opportunity within our Finance team during a period of exciting growth! On offer is a Permanent full-time role as a Tax Accountant, based at our Collins Street Office at Melbourne.

The role will be responsible for assisting the Group Tax Manager with the management of IDP's tax compliance, by managing IDP's Australian tax compliance and reviewing overseas tax returns.

We offer:

This is an exciting time to join us as we transform the way people access global education and opportunities, through leveraging innovative technology and a creating a connected world.

With our core business in student placement, digital marketing, English-language testing, and training across a global network, we are a global leader in the international education sector. If you share our passion for creating great customer experiences and thrive in an innovative culture, then join us today.

Be part of our story, as we support you to create meaningful and rewarding experiences, grow your career with purpose, and celebrate as a global team. Some other benefits include:

• Work in our new 6 green star office, featuring creative collaboration zones and a focus on health and wellbeing.
• Professional development programs to grow your career.
• Two paid volunteer days every year to support our local communities.
• Stay energized with free fresh fruit and barista onsite.