The Company
This is a premier, sector-focused law firm with a powerful global footprint spanning Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. With over 1,000 staff worldwide, the firm is renowned for its seamless, 24-hour service and its ability to handle complex, high-stakes matters for an elite domestic and international client base. You will be joining a high-performing Australian Finance team that prides itself on collaboration, excellence, and a truly global outlook.
The Role
We are seeking a Financial and Tax Accountant for a 3-6 month temporary assignment, reporting directly to the Head of Finance.
This is a pivotal, multi-faceted role that sits at the financial reporting, complex tax compliance, and partnership finance. You will be the key link between the Melbourne office and the London-based Partnership & Tax team, gaining unique exposure to global mobility and international transfer pricing.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial & Tax Compliance: Preparing annual financial statements and tax reconciliations; managing all monthly and annual obligations including GST, IAS, BAS, FBT, and Payroll Tax.
Management of month-end financial reporting processes, including general ledger maintenance, inter-office reconciliations for branch offices, and detailed financial modelling.
Managing partner remuneration, drawings, and distributions in alignment with global head office standards.
Advisory & Planning, assisting with tax planning, global mobility for employees moving between international offices, and engaging with external tax advisors.
Company Secretarial & Funds Management: Managing Unit Trusts, issuing units to beneficiaries, and overseeing foreign currency transactions and cashflow reporting.
Your Profile
The successful candidate will be CA or CPA qualified with a strong technical background in financial and tax accounting. You have proven experience preparing statutory financial statements and managing end-to-end tax obligations across multiple entities. You possess high-level analytical skills, including the ability to build and maintain detailed financial models. Given the global nature of this firm, you should be comfortable managing inter-office reconciliations and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.
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