Tax Accountant

About This Role

Lendsworth Construction & Property Group is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant on a fixed-term contract to lead a significant tax compliance program across the Group. Several entities across the Group's structure of companies, trusts, and individuals have income tax returns and activity statements outstanding over multiple years. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will bring these lodgements up to date in an agreed priority order, working closely with the Group's external tax agent and the ATO. This role suits a hands-on tax professional who is comfortable with complex historical ledgers and wants to see a major project through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Bring outstanding income tax returns up to date across the Group's individual, company, and trust entities
• Prepare and lodge outstanding BAS (GST and PAYG withholding) and manage ongoing lodgements
• Reconcile Xero ledgers and opening balances for historical years
• Prepare financial statements, tax workpapers, and returns for each outstanding year
• Prepare trust resolutions, distribution minutes, and beneficiary statements, and apply carried-forward losses
• Review related-party loans and write-offs, including Division 7A and Division 245
• Support ATO engagement: lodgement programs, voluntary disclosures, remission requests, and payment arrangements
• Liaise with the external tax agent and report monthly progress to management

Requirements

• Accounting degree (mandatory)
• CA or CPA qualified; Registered Tax Agent highly regarded
• Minimum 5 years of Australian tax experience
• Strong knowledge of trust taxation, Division 7A, and GST
• Proven experience clearing multi-year lodgement backlogs and dealing with the ATO
• Advanced Xero and strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication
• Property development or construction experience highly regarded
• Available immediately and able to work autonomously within a small team

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate
• Immediate start
• Possibility of extension
• Supportive team environment

About the Company

Lendsworth Construction & Property Group is an established and highly accomplished property development group with a strong reputation and a secure long-term pipeline of projects. Backed by a 10-year programme of fully funded developments, we offer the stability and confidence of a business with a clear vision for the future. As a significant property developer with our own in-house building licence, Lendsworth provides a unique environment where development and construction expertise are integrated under one roof. We embrace modern industry practices and are committed to continuous improvement through current technologies, AI-driven tools, and advanced computer systems.