Job description

Position: Taxation Accountant Position Type: Full Time Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 p.a plus Super Employer Name: The Trustee for HBO Accounting Trust - T/a HBO Accounting Pty Ltd A.B.N. 75 345 739 660 Job Location: 3/83 Wellington St, St Kilda, VIC, 3182, AUSTRALIA Advertising Period: 28 days - 26 Aug 2026 > 23 Sep 2026

To Apply: Please include Reference: J1765-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to

Summary

Our client HBO Accounting is a well-established Melbourne boutique accounting practice recognised for its commitment to superior client service and long-term strategic partnerships. Our client is seeking to add a Taxation Accountant to its St Kilda team, supporting clients with quality taxation advice, commercial insight and effective outcomes. Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of three years’ relevant experience.

This role reports directly to the Accounting Partner.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and lodge individual, trust, and corporate tax returns using Xero, ensuring compliance with ATO regulations.
• Prepare and submit Business Activity Statements (BAS) and GST returns for clients in accordance with Australian tax laws
• Represent clients in interactions with the ATO, including responding to audits, tax disputes, and compliance queries.
• Prepare financial statements and reconcile accounts to support accurate taxation reporting and compliance.
• Advise clients on taxation obligations, regulatory changes, and tax-related financial best practices.
• Assist with the taxation and compliance requirements of self-managed super funds (SMSFs), including tax lodgments and regulatory obligations.
• Utilize Xero for tax lodgments and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Conduct tax-focused financial analysis and risk assessments for clients’ business operations and transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and other business activities, by reviewing income, expenditure, and operating costs to identify potential tax liabilities, ensure compliance with ATO regulations, and optimize tax outcomes.
• Liaise with financial institutions to facilitate tax-efficient funds management arrangements for clients, such as investment structures or loan facilities
• Advise on the taxation implications of business transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, to support informed decision-making.
• Implement and maintain internal tax control systems to ensure accurate tax data collection and reporting for organisations.
• Provide training and guidance to clients’ accounting staff on tax compliance procedures and updates to ATO requirements.
• Evaluate clients’ cash flow projections to assess tax implications and advise on optimizing tax outcomes for capital investment projects.
• Stay updated on tax laws, ATO rulings, and legislative changes to provide proactive advice to clients.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Essential Skills

• Teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changes in the work environment
• Communication skills for clear interaction with team members, clients, and stakeholders
• Ownership of assigned responsibilities and accountability for results
• Positive attitude and proactive approach to work
• Self-improvement mindset with a readiness to support others’ development
• Resilience under pressure and capacity to meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Relationship management skills for engaging multiple stakeholders across the organisation
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks and responsibilities
• Knowledge of relevant taxation laws and regulations
• Proficiency in tax software and financial systems

To Apply: Please include Reference: J1765-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to

Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.