Senior Tax Accountant

ODIN is the global leader in Australian mortgage broking, tax and conveyancing services for Australian expats and overseas investors. We operate an ACL-regulated, TPB-registered multi-practice model spanning mortgages, tax, and conveyancing, with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Nepal, and Australia. Our clients are high-income Australian expats making some of the most consequential financial decisions of their lives — we take the trust that implies seriously.

At Odin, we operate with high ownership, deep accountability, and an obsession with delivering exceptional customer experiences.
We don’t wait to be told what to do. We act like owners, improve every day, and deliver WOW moments for clients and partners. If this resonates with how you approach your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Build a strong foundation in Australian taxation while gaining practical exposure to expatriate and non-resident tax matters. You will work alongside experienced tax professionals, support a diverse portfolio of Australian expats and overseas investors. The role will help you strengthen your technical knowledge, client communication, and advisory skills while contributing to ongoing process improvements.

We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to manage Australian individual tax compliance while developing specialist capability in expatriate and non-resident taxation. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns, providing tax planning support, managing ATO correspondence, mentoring junior accountants, and delivering high-quality client service.

Addition to that structured training will be provided to support progression into an Expat Tax Specialist role within the first 12 months.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review Australian expatriates and non-resident individuals income tax returns and related documents in accordance with ATO requirements.
•  Assist with tax planning strategies to help clients minimize their tax liabilities.
• Review and interpret financial records, including income statements and deductions
• Ensure tax returns and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and lodged within required deadlines.
• Prepare amendments, objections, and responses to tax assessments where required.
• Liaise with the ATO on behalf of clients.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential client records.
• Keep up to date with changes in Australian tax laws and regulations.
• Interpreting Double Tax Agreements (DTAs) and providing tax structuring solutions
• Conducting residency assessments and delivering strategic
• planning advice
• Liaising with the ATO on behalf of clients
• Contributing to internal knowledge development and mentoring team members

• Al least three years of relevant Australian tax experience (resident or non-resident returns)
• Experience working in a high-volume accounting or outsourcing environment.
• Strong knowledge of rental property taxation, client documentation, depreciation, and capital allowances
• Hands-on experience with ATO systems(prefill, notices, amendments)

• Experience using Australian tax software like HandiTax, Xero Tax, or Class Super.
• Experience in Australian taxation, including Australian tax software, residency rules, foreign income, foreign tax offsets, and non-resident tax returns. 
• Understanding of rental schedule calculations for Australian property.
• Data handling or client onboarding experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members in different time zones.
• Experience in a client-facing tax or accounting role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• Completion of tax processing or bookkeeping certifications is a plus.
• Working towards CA/CPA or other professional qualification (not essential).

• Strong technical knowledge of Australian tax law (resident & non-resident)
• Strong time management and ability to perform under pressure (especially tax season)
• Strong foundation in accounting principles and tax fundamentals.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cloud-based document handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for client interaction
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage workload autonomously.

• Competitive salary
• Daily office breakfast & lunch
• 5-day work week (Mon–Fri), onsite
• Social Security Fund (SSF) enrollment
• Work hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Medical and accidental insurance
• Work with a high-agency, globally distributed team
• Gym Membership