Taxation Accountant

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Job Description - Taxation Accountant (2600003H)

Job Description

Taxation Accountant (
Job Number: 2600003H )

In this hands on role, you will play a key part in ensuring RACQ meets its taxation obligations with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and relevant State Revenue Offices. You will provide high-quality taxation support across the RACQ Group, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant tax outcomes.

• Prepare, review, and manage accurate and timely tax reporting and compliance obligations, including BAS, IAS, income tax, tax effect accounting, fringe benefits tax, withholding tax, and related work papers.
• Support RACQ’s tax governance framework, including tax risk management, internal controls, compliance testing, audit support, and liaising with the ATO, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Assist to provide practical tax advice on significant business initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, new products, organisational growth, and other strategic projects.
• Partner with Finance and other stakeholders to deliver tax forecasts, budgets, insights, and strategies that support informed business decision making and reduce tax exposure.
• Review and improve organisational processes to ensure ongoing compliance with taxation legislation, policies, and best practice internal control standards.
• Maintain strong professional knowledge by monitoring legislative changes, promoting a culture of tax compliance, supporting internal stakeholders, and undertaking additional responsibilities as directed.

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, economics, or a related discipline, with CA or CPA qualification (or currently working towards).
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in industry and/or professional practice, supporting the taxation obligations of a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply Australian taxation legislation and accounting standards, with a strong understanding of accounting and tax concepts.
• High level of financial literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving capability, with an enquiring mindset to uncover insights and challenge issues when required.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse large volumes of financial data, prepare accurate reports, and meet competing deadlines under pressure
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, combined with attention to detail, sound judgement, and the confidence to speak up when necessary

It is an exciting time to be part of RACQ as we continue our transformation towards better, smarter solutions that deliver more security and prosperity for Queenslanders. We are big enough to make a real difference in our community, yet small enough to nurture your professional and personal development.

By joining RACQ, you’ll be part of new sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to being a carbon neutral organisation by 2032. We’ve invested in and partnered with sustainable companies, including the introduction home solar and batteries, Green Home and Car Loans, and many other products and initiatives. We’ll continue to advocate for, research, and offer green solutions.

RACQ is committed to ensuring that every employee has access to flexibility in their role. We encourage all candidates to discuss what flexibility means to you, and how we can help you find your balance.

At RACQ we are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace to create better outcomes for our employees and our members. We aim for our teams to be a true reflection of our communities and are committed to inclusion particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.

Applicants from these and other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirement, please advise us at the time of applying.

Our employee benefits are designed to enrich your work life, your home and the community you live in, some of these include:

• Financial benefits and discounts…