Senior Financial Accountant - Tax Compliance and Reporting

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant – Tax Compliance & Reporting to play a key role in strengthening our tax governance, compliance and reporting framework. This is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise, strategic mindset and collaborative leadership style to a bank that is growing with purpose.

Why join us 

• We have big plans to become Australia’s leading purpose-driven bank. 
• As a certified B Corp, we’re part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, balancing profit and purpose. 
• Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life. 
• We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 14% super. 
• Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships. 
• We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave; and the opportunity for bonus annual leave. 
• We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours. 
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community. 
• We care for a conservation reserve – where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation. 

What you will be doing

• Lead the Group’s tax governance, compliance and reporting framework, including preparation and lodgement of all tax returns, ATO filings and customer‑related tax reporting.
• Advise the Board, Executive and business leaders on tax strategy, posture, risk appetite and the tax implications of strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Oversee tax‑related financial reporting, including disclosures in statutory accounts, the Tax Transparency Report and the Reportable Tax Position schedule.
• Maintain and enhance tax policies, manuals, procedures and governance controls, ensuring compliance with legislation and alignment to risk appetite.
• Develop tax and accounting position papers to support strategic and operational initiatives, including fixed assets, leases, capital/operating expenditure and M&A‑related items.
• Manage relationships with external tax agents, advisers, auditors, regulators and industry bodies, representing the bank in external forums.
• Mentor and develop Finance team members while driving continuous improvement across tax systems, processes and controls.
• Support broader finance activities, including statutory reporting, APRA regulatory reporting, sustainability reporting and enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives.

What you will bring

• Deep technical expertise in tax legislation, governance and compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making capability, with the ability to interpret complex tax and accounting matters.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly and influence senior stakeholders, including the Board and Executive.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor others and drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and controls.
• Commitment to Bank Australia’s purpose, aspiration, values and brand as well as the B Corp ethos.

By submitting an application you agree to Bank Australia’s Privacy Policy for applicants and confirm that you are legally able to work in Australia. Bank Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to sustainable development. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities because we want to reflect the diversity of our communities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. 

Bank Australia reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date. If you wish to be considered, please submit your application as soon as possible. Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory background checks including but not limited to police and previous employment.