Senior Tax Accountant presso AMP Limited

We help people with their banking, super, retirement and finances. Through upturns, downturns, recessions, and major life transitions. Every day, we help people see and make more of their financial potential, so that they can create their tomorrow. And we’ve been doing it for over 170 years. 

If we do our job well, we genuinely add to the prosperity of our country and its people. 

As the Senior Accountant, Tax, this role is responsible for supporting AMP’s tax team in meeting tax compliance obligations, with a focus on income tax accounting for AMP Superannuation and AMP investment entities. 

The role contributes to the preparation and review of tax returns and disclosures, assists business units with technical tax matters and drives continuous improvement initiatives to ensure optimal tax outcomes for AMP. 

It also involves maintaining collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders, including custodians and investment operations, to support accurate and efficient tax reporting.

How will you make an impact

• Assist with tax compliance procedures for AMP Superannuation and Investment entities, including:
  • Preparation of accurate month-end and annual tax compliance reporting
  • Effective tax rate calculations
  • Support with distribution reviews
  • Contribution to other tax team projects as required
• Develop, maintain and enhance tax procedures and processes
• Drive improvements in tax accounting processes and tools
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Tax, Investment Operations, Portfolio Managers, Custodian)
• Provide guidance and support to other members of the Tax team when needed

What you will bring to the role 

• Degree Qualified - Major in Accounting
• Ideally at least 3 - 5 years’ experience in a tax accounting with a focus on operational taxes, withholding tax and tax reporting
• Highly process driven, ability to communicate effectively and a team-player mindset and ability to manage large volume with solid analytical skills
• Intermediate Excel capability

Who you are

We’re looking for a candidate who can contribute meaningfully to tax accounting, business process improvement and large data processing, with a focus on enhancing efficiency in processes critical to AMP’s Superannuation and Investment business.

The ideal candidate will be self-directed, capable of working autonomously and bring a logical yet lateral approach to problem-solving.

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to manage stakeholders and build relationships across all levels of the organisation. A keen eye for detail and an enquiring mindset are key to navigating and improving complex income tax processes with precision and insight.

Why we think you’ll love working at AMP

Doing what we’ve always done is not an option, so your clever ideas will get airtime here. You’ll be encouraged to speak up and try new things. If they don’t work, we move on – better for it.

We know there’s no one way of doing things. So, you won’t have to sacrifice who you are or how you work to fit in here. We’re inclusive and flexible in many of the ways you’d expect. And in some of the ways you wouldn’t. As long as your health and wellbeing come first - at home and at work. 

In fact, most of what makes AMP such a welcoming, enjoyable place to work are our people. Wherever you go, you’ll find moments to connect, feel valued and do meaningful work. 

Whether it’s through our first-class leaders who are invested in you and your success. Through year-round opportunities to volunteer, fundraise and give back to the community. Or in the everyday challenges you face as we work together to strengthen this great organisation. Challenges that will stretch you, amplify your potential and compound the impact you have. 

We believe in the power of inclusion and diversity

We’re dedicated to fostering inclusion, diversity, and a warm feeling of belonging at AMP. It sparks creativity, ignites innovation, and turns up the dial on the quality of our decisions and performance. This not only makes our workplace more engaged, but also leads to better connections with our customers. 

We're your allies in the search for the perfect fit - when you apply, let us know how we can support you to put your best self forward during our selection process. 

We're also committed to enhancing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, so we enthusiastically encourage candidates from these backgrounds to apply and explore our Reconciliation Plan on our website.

Ready to create your tomorrow?

If you’re someone who sees opportunity where others see challenge, come and work with us in smart, progressive ways as we transform an iconic Australian brand for the future. And, through a series of career-defining moments, create your own tomorrow.

Don’t procrastinate! We review applications when we get them, and if we discover the ideal candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date.

Looking forward to meeting you.