Tax Accountant
Australian Agricultural Company (AACo)
Job Description
Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world.
We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we’d love you to join us.
About the Role
Reporting to the Group Tax Manager, you will be responsible for delivering core tax compliance and reporting activities, maintaining accurate tax records, and supporting tax planning and advisory initiatives across AACo. You'll work collaboratively with teams across Finance, Legal, Operations and Commercial Finance, while helping ensure AACo meets its domestic and international tax obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver tax compliance and reporting obligations, including income tax, indirect taxes and state tax lodgements.
- Maintain accurate tax records, workpapers and supporting documentation.
- Prepare monthly tax accounting journals and month-end reconciliations.
- Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of AACo's Tax Risk Management and Governance Framework.
- Assist with internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and ATO engagements.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, identifying and escalating risks where required.
- Support complex tax matters including tax effect accounting, transfer pricing, R&D claims and international tax reporting.
- Research and prepare advice on a wide range of tax issues.
- Provide tax-related support and guidance to internal stakeholders across the business.
- Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives and enhanced reporting capabilities within the tax function.
- Support improvements in tax systems, controls and data quality.
What We're Looking For
- Degree-qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- CA, CPA or CTA qualified, or currently working towards completion.
- Experience in a professional services, corporate tax or accounting environment.
- Strong experience preparing tax returns, calculations and supporting workpapers.
- Experience preparing journals and working with accounting ledgers.
- Exposure to financial reporting and compliance processes.
- Knowledge of GST, FBT and Payroll Tax is advantageous.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
- Excellent analytical, research and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative approach.
- Gain exposure to a broad range of corporate tax matters in a complex business environment.
- Work closely with experienced finance and tax professionals.
- Support for ongoing professional development and study.
- Collaborative and values‑driven culture where people are encouraged to grow and make an impact.
- Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.