Tax Accountant

Location:

Melbourne, VIC, AU

Company: IDP Education Ltd

Requisition ID: 4358

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

Role purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Accountant to join our dedicated Finance team based in Melbourne. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Tax, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our Australian and international tax compliance requirements, ensuring that all obligations are met efficiently and accurately. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the continuous enhancement and modernisation of tax processes through innovative solutions and automation.

This is an exciting role for a professional who combines solid technical tax expertise with a proactive approach to process improvement, eager to engage with cross-functional teams and leverage analytical tools to drive efficiency. The Tax Accountant will be central to maintaining compliance and governance standards while supporting the organisation’s strategic financial objectives on a global scale.

Key accountabilities

Looking to take the next step in your tax career?

Join IDP, a global leader in international education services, where you'll gain exposure to Australian and international tax matters while contributing to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Australian tax compliance including Income Tax, GST and FBT
Monthly tax reporting and tax effect accounting
Review of tax disclosures and statutory reporting
Withholding tax and foreign tax offset compliance
Tax advisory support to Finance stakeholders
Process improvement, standardization and automation initiatives
Audit support, governance and tax risk management

What's in it for you?

Global exposure and career development opportunities
Purpose-led organization making a positive impact through education
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Innovation-driven culture focused on continuous improvement

Apply now to join an organization that helps millions of people unlock opportunities through education.

Required experience

About you

2+ years' tax experience in industry or a Big 4 environment
Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation
Tax effect accounting and tax reporting experience
Degree in Accounting, Commerce or similar
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to build effective relationships across Finance teams

Highly regarded

Oracle Fusion or similar ERP experience
Power BI, Power Query or automation tools
Experience in a multinational organization
Exposure to finance transformation projects