Senior Accountant, Taxation (9 Month Parental Leave Cover)

For a winning team that is evolving.  Forward with Cuscal. 

Payment systems are complex, regulated and everchanging. We are an established market leading brand who are focused on driving client growth. We’re at the forefront of innovation punching above our weight. We’re enabling the future for our clients through technology like the New Payments Platform (NPP) and Open Banking.    

We are an ASX listed company (ASX:CCL) and one of five licensed banks in Australia with full direct connectivity and production capability across all domestic payment systems. Whilst the major banks leverage this capability for their consumer and business clients, our B2B model focuses on enabling other banks, fintech’s and corporates to deliver innovative and competitive payment and digital solutions to their clients and customers.   

We are looking for a Senior Taxation Accountant to provide support in relation to a wide variety of tax advisory and project-based work for the group.  

The Senior Taxation Accountant is responsible for overseeing the preparation and lodgement of all tax compliance matters for the Cuscal group of companies, including any overseas based subsidiaries. The responsibilities of the role include: 

• Overseeing monthly tax compliance obligations including BAS, IAS preparation, lodgement and allocation  

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of the Consolidated Income Tax Return, liaising with Business Units and external tax agents to ensure timely and accurate filings 

• Lead the coordination and compilation of R&D tax incentive calculations, working closely with Business Units and external advisors to maximize eligible claims.  

• Support the preparation and review of tax-related components of Budgets, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) obligations. 

• Assist the Senior Manager Taxation with tax audits, ATO assurance reviews and with any M&A projects as needed  

• Assist in managing relationships with tax-related vendors, including cost tracking, contract oversight, and performance evaluation as applicable. 

About You 
To be successful in this position you will have the following skills and experience: 

• Over 5 years of tax experience in a large accounting firm or corporate environment.  

• Proven expertise in applying tax-effective accounting principles in complex group structures.  

• Strong background in preparing Income Tax returns for tax-consolidated corporate groups. 

• Experienced in preparing FBT returns, BAS/IAS, and Annual Income and Investment reports.  

• Solid understanding of R&D tax incentive principles and hands-on experience preparing R&D returns. 

• In-depth knowledge of GST, particularly the taxation of financial supplies. 

What’s it like to work here? 

As well as good pay and a great culture, we back our employees by helping them work towards industry-recognised qualifications, using online learning, training modules and career planning tools for you to grow with us. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. We support our colleagues with flexible work arrangements through our hybrid model whilst also offering a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health & wellbeing benefits. 

 
Next Step 
If you’re excited to join a company that’s shaping the future of how Australia moves money, we’d love to hear from you.  Apply now and let’s explore who you are, what drives you and how you can contribute to our vision for the future. 

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.  

We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cuscal.   

Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and search firms. Please do not email or send unsolicited resumes to any Cuscal employee, location or address.