Tax Consultant - R&D Tax

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We’re a leading business management solution with a core purpose helping more businesses in Australia and New Zealand start, survive and succeed. At MYOB, we believe what’s good for one business is good for all and for all of us. Whether you support them, work for them or dream of building your own, when businesses run smoothly, everybody feels it. Owners, employees, customers, suppliers—even families. That’s why we’re here to give every person in business the tools they need to focus on what really matters and do Big Things—whatever big looks like for them.

About the Role

Join MYOB as a Tax Consultant and play a key role in shaping our success! You’ll provide critical R&D Tax, GST, and income tax expertise to support our Senior Tax Manager and stakeholders, while driving compliance, efficiency, and innovation across the business. As a proactive teammate in our finance function, you’ll deliver insights, mentorship, and process improvements that promote robust tax governance and informed decision‑making. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your tax knowledge, we’d love to hear from you!

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

Qualifications

Culture & Benefits

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to responding to every applicant. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Software Development

Location

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

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