Tax Accountant, Melbourne

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

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

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.

An exciting time to join us as we transform the way people access global education and opportunities, through leveraging innovative technology and a creating a connected world.

Our people are always at the forefront of what we do. We strive to provide workplaces that are truly diverse and representative of the communities that we work in, so our people feel empowered to bring their best and authentic selves to work.

We are focused on continuing to build a culture of inclusion and belonging by providing a safe work environment where all our people are encouraged to excel, be agile and creative, and seek new ways to solve meaningful problems.