Tax Accountant - 12 Month Contract

This role sits in the Tax Services team, which supports the business and client activities of a global financial services operations division. The team manages the delivery of tax operations services to clients, including: • Managing client relationships from a tax reporting perspective • Ownership of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc client tax deliverables • Maintenance of tax reporting infrastructure and templates • Tax process control and risk management • Resolving internal and external queries in partnership with other departments • Providing subject matter expertise on transitions and projects About the Role The Tax Accountant will report to the Tax Manager and will assist with client deliverables, transitions and project work impacting the Tax Services team. The role is primarily focused on the preparation of BAS reporting, trust distributions and other taxable income calculations, along with testing of processes and templates, updating standard operating procedures and supporting client transitions and projects. Key Responsibilities • Deliver tax reporting outcomes accurately and on time • Prepare distribution calculations, life and superannuation fund tax calculations and tax returns • Review and maintain client tax profiles and security static data used to drive reporting and tax calculations • Reconcile investment systems to the accounting ledger • Respond to client queries in a timely manner • Adhere to operational compliance and risk policies • Support project delivery, including testing of tax templates • Contribute to broader team deliverables as required Requirements • Knowledge of tax accounting principles for financial instruments, trusts and/or superannuation funds • Understanding of fund accounting, reporting and related operational risk and compliance requirements • A degree in Business, Accounting or a related discipline • CA or CPA qualification • Experience using central accounting systems and producing reconciliations • A strong attention to detail and a results-focused approach • Excellent verbal and written communication skills About the Business This role is with an international financial services organisation with a long-standing presence in the APAC region. They deliver solutions to clients through corporate, institutional and asset management services, connecting corporate and institutional clients across the region. Unrestricted working rights are required for this role. Consultant harrie@bluefinresources.com.au Reference number: BH-62736 Profession:TaxationTax Accountant / Advisor TaxationTax Accountants Company: Bluefin Resources Date posted: 27th Aug, 2026