Financial Accountant – Corporate Reporting & Tax | Brisbane | 2026

Financial Accountant – Corporate Reporting & Tax | Brisbane | 2026

Location:

Brisbane / QLD / Australia

Job Type:

Permanent

Role Overview

This position sits at the core of a Brisbane-based finance function, combining hands-on financial accounting with responsibility for corporate tax coordination across Australian and New Zealand entities. The role supports accurate reporting, strong controls and compliant tax outcomes within a multi-entity operating environment.

With ongoing business activity and a steady pipeline of work, the focus is on delivery, reliability and practical problem-solving. The role works closely with finance leadership, payroll, external advisors and commercial teams, providing exposure beyond month-end into projects, systems and business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Support end-to-end financial accounting, including month-end close, journals and balance sheet integrity

Prepare and maintain workpapers supporting statutory reporting and audit requirements

Coordinate Australian and New Zealand corporate income tax processes with external advisors

Review BAS and IAS submissions and manage GST return preparation and lodgement

Prepare and manage Australian FBT returns across employing entities

Complete annual tax effect accounting for Australian and New Zealand entities

Maintain tax-related fixed asset registers and supporting documentation

Calculate and support contractor payroll tax obligations

Prepare the Taxable Payments Annual Report

Maintain tax governance frameworks, controls and documentation

Provide accounting and tax input into tenders, commercial proposals and projects

Review payroll pay codes from a financial and tax compliance perspective

Support finance and ERP system enhancements from an accounting and tax lens

Assist with audit processes and ad-hoc financial analysis as required

About You

Proven experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role within a corporate environment

Strong grounding in Australian financial accounting with exposure to corporate tax compliance

Working knowledge of GST, FBT, payroll tax and tax effect accounting

Experience operating in multi-entity or complex business structures

Comfortable partnering with payroll, tax advisors and non-finance stakeholders

Detail-oriented, organised and delivery-focused

CA or CPA qualified (or working towards completion)

Why Apply

Broad role combining financial accounting and tax responsibility

Stable Brisbane-based position within a well-established finance team

Exposure to ANZ operations without public practice pressure

Involvement in projects, systems and commercial activity

Clear scope, realistic workloads and professional leadership

Strong platform for long-term career development

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, apply to Aequalis Consulting via the link

All applications and enquiries are handled discreetly.