Senior Tax Accountant

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About SJ Group

At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

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About SMEC

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We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

About the Role

Melbourne | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential for Extension)

Deliver meaningful tax outcomes. Partner with the business. Shape best practice.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our ANZ Finance team in Melbourne on an initial 12-month fixed term contract, with the potential for extension.

As Senior Tax Accountant, you'll be responsible for supporting the preparation and delivery of ANZ tax compliance activities, tax effect accounting and tax reporting requirements.

You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise across corporate taxation, tax consolidation, transfer pricing and tax risk management, while providing insights and advice that support sound business decisions.

This role offers excellent exposure to a broad range of tax matters, including Australian and New Zealand projects, statutory reporting and engagement with senior stakeholders.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the preparation and lodgement of income tax returns and statutory tax documentation for ANZ entities.
• Prepare tax calculations, tax payments and transfer pricing documentation.
• Support tax effect accounting processes, including preparation of tax entries, consolidations and tax disclosures for statutory and internal reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of tax information for Group reporting requirements.
• Support the annual R&D Tax Incentive claim process.
• Provide technical tax analysis and advice on Australian and New Zealand business activities and projects.
• Assist with tax risk management activities and ensure compliance with Group Tax Policies and procedures.
• Support responses to tax authority queries and liaise with external advisors and auditors.
• Assist with transfer pricing analysis and information requests.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tax processes, policies and controls.

About You

You are a technically capable tax professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and applying your expertise to complex business challenges.

You'll bring:

• Accounting and/or Finance qualifications
• CA or CPA qualification.
• 5–6+ years' experience in corporate tax, ideally gained within a large corporate environment or professional services firm.
• Strong experience across corporate income tax matters, including tax consolidation, foreign tax offsets and complex tax issues.
• Demonstrated experience preparing tax effect accounting entries, disclosures and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex tax and financial information.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong capability across Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami: Ami.jordan@smec.com

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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