Overview
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQA+) people.
Public Trustee supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of versatile working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Hours
73.50 hours per fortnight – flexible options available.
Major Functions
- Facilitating the client tax accounting program ensuring the required deadlines for lodgement of corporate and client tax returns are met.
- Facilitate the administration and monitoring of the Public Trustee’s Client Tax Program including:
- Client tax on-boarding and preparation of Individual Tax Returns for the Public Trustee’s clients, as required.
- Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to monitor & resolve client tax matters.
- Managing all incoming client tax correspondence.
- Assisting with reconciliation of the Public Trustee’s tax reporting and associated accounts.
- Processing regular client transactions as required, e.g., payment of outstanding client tax debts to the ATO, and processing client payments.
- Assist in the preparation of the Public Trustee’s yearly Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) calculations in conjunction with the Tax Consultant.
- Support the Investments, Insurance and Taxation team’s investment and insurance functions, including cover for staff leave.
- Contribute to the overall efforts and performance of the Corporate Services business unit by providing support to other positions within the Investments, Insurance & Taxation team and undertaking additional duties as directed, commensurate with the level of responsibility and accountability of the role.
Pre-employment Requirements
- The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Desirable Requirements
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent.
Information for Applicants
- Statement of Duties ) Tax Accountant.docx
- Statement of Duties ) Tax Accountant.pdf
- Information for Applicants (PT) Short Form Application.docx
- Information for Applicants (PT) Short Form Application.pdf
- FAQs (PT) Short Form Application.docx
- FAQs (PT) Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please apply online by clicking the ApplyNow button.
Refer to the Information for Applicants (PT) document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on.
For more information
Donna Adams
Chief Financial Officer / Company Secretary
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Phone:
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