Senior Tax Accountant (Property & Transactions) at Levande

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax Accounting, GST, Land Tax, FBT, Tax Structuring, Tax Advisory, Acquisitions, Disposals, Development Projects, Tax Effect Accounting, Stakeholder Engagement, ATO Liaison, Tax Governance, Problem Solving, Commercial Mindset, Property Portfolio Management

Industry

Real Estate

Description

At Levande, we’re redefining retirement living in Australia. With 59 communities nationally and a significant development pipeline, we are one of the country’s leading retirement living operators. We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Finance team, working closely with the Senior Tax Manager across a complex and evolving property portfolio. This role is ideally suited to a Big 4 or top-tier trained tax professional looking to transition into an in-house role with meaningful exposure to transactions, development activity and commercial decision-making. Why join Levande? Work across a large-scale national property and development platform Exposure to complex GST and land tax issues in a real estate environment Involvement in acquisitions, disposals and development projects Move beyond compliance into commercial and advisory work Partner with Finance, Development and Legal teams Hybrid working flexibility and strong team culture The Opportunity This is a commercially focused tax role where you will support both compliance and advisory across a growing property portfolio. You will be involved in: Providing tax input into property acquisitions, disposals and developments Supporting GST structuring and technical analysis Managing GST, BAS and FBT obligations Supporting land tax forecasting and portfolio planning Contributing to tax effect accounting and year-end reporting Partnering with internal stakeholders to provide practical tax advice Liaising with the ATO, State Revenue Offices and external advisors Supporting improvements in tax governance, systems and controls This role offers significantly broader exposure than a traditional compliance role, with direct involvement in commercial and strategic initiatives. About You We’re looking for a high-performing tax professional with strong technical capability and a commercial mindset. You will bring: 4–8 years’ experience in Australian tax, ideally from Big 4 or a top-tier firm Strong experience in GST and indirect tax Exposure to tax advisory, transactions or structuring Experience working with corporate or property clients CA / CPA qualified (or near completion) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to engage and influence non-tax stakeholders Candidates with experience from Big 4 or top-tier professional services firms are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in property, real estate or development is highly regarded but not essential. Why this role? This is an opportunity to step into a growing national platform and work on real transactions and development projects, rather than purely compliance-driven work. If you're looking to transition from professional services into a commercial environment, this role offers the breadth and exposure to accelerate your career. Next Steps As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short criteria assessment aligned to the key requirements of the role. Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability.

Responsibilities

This commercially focused tax role involves supporting both compliance and advisory functions across a growing property portfolio, including providing tax input for acquisitions, disposals, and developments. Key duties include managing GST, BAS, and FBT obligations, supporting land tax forecasting, and contributing to tax effect accounting and year-end reporting.