Job Description
Tax Accountant
  • Monday to Friday – Perth Airport Location and Moving to West Perth
  • Company contribution to private health insurance
  • Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
  • Ensure compliance with all tax related regulations and business obligations

 

About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Tax Accountant to join the Hancock Iron Ore Finance team based in Perth.

Reporting to the Principal Tax, you will be a key member of our tax function, helping to ensure the business meets all regulatory and internal compliance requirements. You’ll play an important part in the day to day operations of the tax function, assisting with a variety of tasks that keep our tax matters accurate, compliant, and running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed, meaningful work and wants to contribute to the ongoing success of a major Western Australian mining organisation.

 

Duties

  • Manage a broad range of taxation activities, including income tax, GST, payroll tax, FBT, state royalties, fuel tax credits and R&D incentives, ensuring the organisation remains fully compliant and well‑positioned for audit readiness
  • Support the development, improvement and maintenance of effective tax systems, processes and controls that enhance accuracy, efficiency and transparency across the business
  • Contribute to strategic tax planning by researching issues, preparing analysis and assisting in the delivery of clear, practical tax advice to stakeholders across the organisation
  • Assist with internal and external tax compliance reviews and audits, helping to gather information, respond to queries and drive timely, high‑quality outcomes
  • Coordinate with external tax advisers, managing information flow and ensuring advice is aligned with business needs and delivered efficiently
  • Partner with the Principal Tax and internal departments to provide guidance on tax implications of business activities, helping to optimise tax outcomes and support informed decision‑making

 

Skills and experience

  • CA or CPA qualification, supported by a tertiary degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Law or a related discipline
  • Proven ability to work independently on complex compliance tasks, with a disciplined and organised approach to managing deadlines
  • High level of attention to detail, with strong analytical skills and a mindset for continually assessing and improving tax related processes
  • Confident communicator who can translate technical tax concepts into clear, practical guidance for stakeholders across the business
  • Solid knowledge of Australian tax legislation and relevant accounting standards (including IFRS), with experience applying these in a corporate environment

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About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Perth Remote Operations Facilities

You'll be joining us at our Remote Operations Centre (ROC) where you will benefit from:

  • Free on-site parking 
  • Modern spacious office with break-out facilities
  • In-house café providing variety of food options and barista coffee
  • Flexi Leave 
  • Flexible working hours outside of core business hours
  • Active social club with community events and activities for employees
  • Lifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives, including family events

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and women to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.

Posting End Date:  13/03/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Finance
Job Location:  Perth Airport
Posting End Date:  13/03/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.