Group Tax Lead

MPAU Finance; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

MPAU Finance is seeking a Group Tax Lead to own income tax, GST and FBT compliance, reporting and advisory within an Australian FMCG environment. Based in Preston with a flexible hybrid setup, you will partner with internal stakeholders and external advisers to deliver accurate tax outcomes.

You will bring CA/CPA qualification (or near completion), strong tax accounting knowledge, and hands-on experience across tax governance, Pillar Two, and transfer pricing.

Qualifications

• Manage income tax, GST, and FBT compliance and reporting obligations.
• Prepare and review tax calculations, tax effect accounting, and deferred tax balances.
• Support year-end and month-end tax reporting requirements.
• Assist with tax governance, risk management, and compliance processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisers on tax-related matters.
• Contribute to transfer pricing, Pillar Two, and R&D tax projects with support from experienced advisers.
• Monitor tax legislative changes and assess impacts on the business.
• Drive continuous improvement of tax processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage income tax, GST, and FBT compliance and reporting obligations.
• Prepare and review tax calculations, tax effect accounting, and deferred tax balances.
• Support year-end and month-end tax reporting requirements.
• Assist with tax governance, risk management, and compliance processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisers on tax-related matters.
• Contribute to transfer pricing, Pillar Two, and R&D tax projects with support from experienced advisers.
• Monitor tax legislative changes and assess impacts on the business.
• Drive continuous improvement of tax processes and controls.

Skills

Tax accounting

Income tax

GST

FBT

Deferred tax

CA/CPA qualified

Stakeholder communication

Transfer pricing

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

None

Job description

This Group Tax Lead will take ownership of direct and indirect tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities within the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) industry. You will bring sound judgement to financial reporting and tax-related work, supporting informed business decisions.

Our client is a well-established Australian business with a sizeable operational footprint and a collaborative finance team based in Preston. They offer a hands‑on environment where team members are given broad responsibilities, strong support, and opportunities to develop their technical expertise.

Description

• Manage income tax, GST, and FBT compliance and reporting obligations.
• Prepare and review tax calculations, tax effect accounting, and deferred tax balances.
• Support year-end and month-end tax reporting requirements.
• Assist with tax governance, risk management, and compliance processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisers on tax-related matters.
• Contribute to transfer pricing, Pillar Two, and R&D tax projects with support from experienced advisers.
• Monitor tax legislative changes and assess impacts on the business.
• Drive continuous improvement of tax processes and controls.

Profile

• Strong practical capability across accounting and tax-related work.
• Demonstrated experience across income tax, GST, and FBT.
• Strong understanding of tax accounting, including deferred tax balances.
• CA or CPA qualified (or near completion).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Hands‑on approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Big 4 or mid-tier background preferred.

Job Offer

• Permanent Group Tax Lead position based in Preston.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement with two days per week in the office.
• Competitive salary and package,
• Industry role with broad and varied tax responsibilities across a growing business.
• Exposure to complex tax matters and specialist projects.
• Preston location with a collaborative and supportive team environment.