Support the Tax Manager with tax compliance and financial accounting across the group: prepare and lodge BAS and PAYG instalments, assist with income tax provisions and returns, post journal entries, perform month-end and year-end close tasks, prepare balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports, investigate variances and unresolved items, and take ownership of centralised finance processes. 3–6 month contract based in Melbourne with hybrid work.
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Job Description Summary
Please note this is a 3–6-month contract role, based out of our Collins Street office supporting hybrid working arrangements.
About the Role
Tax Compliance
- Prepare and lodge monthly BAS returns and corporate PAYG instalments for the Group and associated joint ventures.
- Assist with the preparation of income tax provisions and income tax returns.
- Support the Tax Manager with ad hoc tax projects and compliance activities.
- Ensure tax obligations are met accurately and within required deadlines.
Financial Accounting
- Prepare and post accurate journal entries to the general ledger.
- Review month-end results and investigate variances, identifying and correcting posting errors.
- Prepare detailed balance sheet reconciliations and provide clear support for all balances.
- Investigate and resolve unidentified or unusual balance sheet items.
- Identify financial risks and issues and escalate where appropriate.
- Monitor and clear aged, unreconciled, or incorrectly posted transactions.
- Prepare financial reports and analysis for internal stakeholders.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Take ownership of centralised finance processes that support the broader business.
About you
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance, accounting, or taxation role.
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA or CA qualification (or working towards completion) highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
About Service Stream
Service Stream is an equal opportunity, ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia’s essential service networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence and social infrastructure. We keep communities connected—and we’re proud of the work we do.
Why you’ll like working here
- Flexible working: genuine flexibility options available.
- Growth: national career pathways across multiple business units.
- Discounts: retail partners including Woolworths, Airbnb, JB Hi-Fi, Bupa and more.
- Paid leave: parental, cultural, community service, study, volunteering and purchased leave.
- Inclusive culture: we value diversity, inclusion and celebrate excellence.
How to apply
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We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability or neurodivergence, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Veterans and people from all backgrounds.
Applications can’t be accepted via email. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
Department
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