Senior Tax Accountant

For 30 years, ISPT has invested in property, developing and creating vibrant, meaningful places for people to work, shop and enjoy. We are committed to supporting Australians in retirement and creating sustainable communities. Our purpose is to develop and grow together to create a better future for all. 

At ISPT, we have over $21B in funds under management across 140 assets in office, retail, industrial, residential and emerging sectors education and health & life sciences. We aspire to be the best property solutions partner, delivering strong, sustainable returns for our investors. Our culture and people are our greatest assets, and we recently launched our refreshed strategy that focuses on building on our strengths while transforming for the future.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance team based in Sydney.

About the opportunity

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for handling tax compliance, tax planning, and tax reporting for ISPT’s internal operations. This role will work closely with the Senior Tax Manager and the broader finance team to ensure accurate and timely tax filings, minimize tax liabilities, and comply with tax laws and regulations. 

Other tasks will include:

·       Prepare/review accurate and timely tax returns, including income tax, corporate tax, sales tax, property tax, and other applicable taxes, in conjunction with external agent.

·       Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.

·       Support the Senior Tax Manager in the development and implementation of tax strategies to minimize the organisation's tax liability while maximizing tax benefits and incentives.

About you

As an experienced tax accountant, you are adept at managing the compliance obligations of an organisation and mitigating risks, whilst also staying abreast of changes to tax legislation and broader industry trends. In addition to compliance work, you will have a broader interest in tax strategy and the positive impact that can be made to business transactions.

·       CA or CPA qualified

·       Experience in tax accounting, preferably in property or real estate taxation.

·       Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling with expertise in Microsoft Excel

·       Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and accounting principles, with the ability to interpret and apply complex tax guidance.

We offer

We understand that work is only one part of your life, and because of this we have benefits to allow you to focus on what is important to you.  We support our colleagues to achieve work life balance through flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and competitive financial and lifestyle benefits.  These include a generous incentive program, 12% superannuation, a company-wide salary continuance policy, up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave, plus a leave day every month! 

We cultivate a workplace that is welcoming and respectful along with embracing the diversity each team member brings.  We have a continued commitment to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to equitably participate, please let us know.