Indirect Tax Specialist

About the role

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a high-performing team? At Youi, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our Tax Team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing indirect tax compliance obligations and supporting the maintenance of our employee benefit plan for the Group.

As part of our team, you will collaborate with experienced professionals to help optimise business processes and contribute to the overall success of the organisation. We value a supportive environment based on trust and teamwork, where everyone is encouraged to contribute and grow.

To be successful in this role, you will need excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems effectively. You will be capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting while supporting the objectives of the Tax Team.

Ways of working

This position can be situated at either our headquarters on the Sunshine Coast or in our Fortitude Valley office.

We operate with a hybrid approach, requiring office presence from Tuesday to Thursday on location, while offering the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

If you are based in Brisbane, you will be required to travel to HQ two days per week.

Key priorities

• Improve the Group’s indirect tax processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of indirect tax returns (e.g., Duties, Levies & GST), and assist with the preparation of the Fringe Benefits Tax and income Tax Returns and ESS Statements.
• Develop and document efficient processes and controls for indirect tax lodgements and assist with tax audits and responding to tax authority inquiries.
• Stay updated on changes in indirect tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and legal teams to provide indirect and employment tax guidance on various projects and transactions.
• Contribute to the disclosure of indirect and employment taxes in financial statements and audits.
• Administer indirect tax systems and assist with regular system reviews and improvements.
• Assist with ESOP compliance, tax risk management, and maintain the taxation aspects of the Finance risk register.

About you

• A relevant business degree.
• A post-graduate qualification (desirable, such as CPA, CA, or Master of Taxation).
• Experience in indirect tax compliance or consulting, ideally within a corporate environment or public accounting firm (2+ years’ is a general indicator).
• Experience in the General Insurance Industry is an advantage, though not required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word (at least intermediate level).

How to apply

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. Get to know a little more about us at youi.com.au and click "APPLY NOW" to take that next step.

Youi is a part of the Circle Back Initiative, and we commit to responding to every application via our Talent Management Software. Our Internal Talent Acquisition team exclusively manages all hiring processes, and we do not accept unsolicited resumes directed to hiring managers.

About Youi

At Youi, we don't believe in conforming to the status quo. We're not your typical insurance company - and that goes for our approach to both selling insurance and hiring our team. With over 2,300 employees, we have ambitious goals to keep growing and continue delivering awesome insurance solutions across new products and distribution channels.

We pride ourselves on our diversity and individuality, both among our employees and the customers we serve. We believe that it is the unique combination of skills, perspectives, and experiences of our people that makes us truly stand out.

Our company values reflect this - we are a dynamic, human-focused, honest, and passionate team who provides awesome service to our customers. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success.

At Youi, we're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is making a difference in the insurance industry.