Hybrid Tax Consultant – R&D Tax

at MYOB

• Job title: Tax Consultant – R&D Tax
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Melbourne, Australia

About the role

• Tax Consultant providing critical R&D Tax, GST, and income tax expertise at MYOB. Supporting compliance, efficiency, and innovation across the finance function.

Responsibilities

• Manage the R&D claim process across Australia and New Zealand while building strong relationships to gather relevant data from non-tax teams
• Provide expertise on R&D Tax, GST, and income tax compliance, ensuring accuracy in reporting and efficient processes
• Contribute to the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation, intercompany agreements, income tax returns, and tax effect accounting calculations
• Maintain and enhance the tax governance framework, including policies, procedures, and tax controls testing
• Support internal projects such as tax research, M&A activities, post-acquisition integration, and process improvements
• Collaborate with the Senior Tax Manager, tax authorities, and advisors to address ad hoc tax matters and provide insights for decision-making

Requirements

• Proven experience in a chartered accounting or corporate environment, with a strong focus on corporate tax
• Proven ability to explain R&D tax concepts and collaborate effectively with non-tax team members to gather critical data
• Hands-on experience managing tax processes, including R&D tax claims, GST compliance, tax-effect accounting, income tax, and transfer pricing
• Solid grasp of tax legislation with a track record in maintaining governance, controls, and compliance standards
• Tech-savvy with advanced skills in Excel, Word, SharePoint, and familiarity with tax software (ideally CCH Integrator)
• Distinguished communication and project management skills, along with strong attention to details, and a positive, can-do attitude

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid workplace
• Financial help for home office setup
• Corporate discounts and vouchers
• Wellbeing support through Sonder
• In-house training and development programs
• Access to a variety of leave options including up to four weeks of purchased leave, generous parental leave, domestic violence leave, transgender leave, community leave, study leave
• Join communities built around ‘Wellness’, ‘Belonging’, and the ‘Planet’