Senior Tax & Treasury Accountant

AMA Group is the leading provider of collision repair services, with the largest network of facilities across Australia and New Zealand. We are supported by Australia’s premier distributor of vehicle parts and accessories. Our team handles repairs for all levels of collision severity—ranging from light damage to high-severity accidents—covering everything from private vehicles and luxury cars to commercial trucks and buses. With approximately 3,500 employees across 150 locations, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and getting over 300,000 individuals and businesses back on the road every year. At AMA Group, the journey is always forward.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Tax and Treasury Accountant to join our Finance team at our St Kilda location. In this role, you will be responsible for managing key tax and treasury functions for AMA Group and Capital SMART Holdings, including tax consolidation, tax provision, and treasury reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in tax compliance, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. You will work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely tax filings and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax:

• Manage tax consolidation, including entry and exit from AMA Group’s two tax consolidated groups and maintaining the tax funding agreements.
• Coordinate and prepare income tax and FBT returns, providing them to our tax agent for lodgement and review, addressing any queries.
• Prepare tax provisions, deferred taxes, and tax disclosures for inclusion in the annual financial statements of AMA Group and Capital SMART Holdings tax consolidated groups.
• Assist with the audit process, including coordinating the review of tax provisions.
• Provide acquisition, transfer, and divestment tax advice, collaborating with external tax advisors as needed.
• Review and advise on indirect and employment taxes, including monthly BAS returns prepared by business unit accounting teams.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects as requested by the Finance teams and Group Financial Controller.

Treasury:

• Manage all reporting requirements under the Syndicated Facility Agreement, including quarterly covenant calculations and other monthly reports.
• Oversee the cash flow forecasting process, working closely with business units to ensure accurate projections.
• Own and manage the NAB Connect system, including user access, revocation, and handling all forms and processes related to NAB.
• Oversee bank account closures, banking administration, and bank guarantees.

Selection Criteria:

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships with external stakeholders, including tax advisors, auditors, and external banks.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines with a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong understanding of control environments and policy adherence requirements.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Finance-related degree with a CA/CPA qualification.
• Proven experience in tax compliance for tax consolidated groups, including direct interaction with the ATO and/or tax agents.
• Previous experience managing treasury functions or working with syndicated facilities is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At AMA Group and Capital SMART Holdings, we value our people and offer a dynamic and supportive work environment. As part of our finance team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while working on a wide range of exciting and challenging projects. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work with a talented team dedicated to excellence.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take the next step in your career, APPLY NOW!