Senior Tax Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with tax legislation, providing expert advice, and driving operational excellence across the business. You will act as a trusted advisor internally, contribute to strategic initiatives, and build strong relationships with external partners and industry bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide taxation training to the wider Finance team.

• Prepare and file Income Tax, FBT, GST, Branch Tax, and other relevant returns.

• Review and analyze monthly taxation workpapers.

• Oversee the FBT motor vehicle register.

• Calculate and process year-end taxation journals; review the tax section of the audit file.

• Act as an internal expert, offering specialist knowledge and advice.

• Support senior managers in Finance to achieve performance targets and mitigate risk.

• Deliver operational excellence in complex Finance matters aligned with business strategy.

• Build trust and networks internally and externally with clients and professional bodies.

• Communicate effectively, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress and timelines.

• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvements.

• Encourage team performance through constructive feedback.

• Provide specialist input to projects, leveraging significant experience.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Qualification

• CPA or Chartered Accountant qualification.

• Significant knowledge of tax legislation and compliance.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and time management.

• Proven ability to align contribution with organizational objectives.

• Commitment to professional ethics and company values.

• Experience in process improvement and innovation.

• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support colleagues.