Group Tax Lead

Michael Page; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Job summary

Michael Page is helping a well-established Australian business based in Preston fill a broad in-house tax role with strong development opportunities. The position offers a hands-on environment and a collaborative finance team with hybrid working arrangement.

You will manage income tax, GST, and FBT compliance, contribute to TP and Pillar Two projects, and partner with internal and external advisers. A CA/CPA qualification or near completion is preferred, with Big 4 or mid-tier background valued.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification (or near completion).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in income tax, GST and FBT.
• Big 4 or mid-tier background preferred.

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

Income tax

GST

FBT

Tax accounting

Stakeholder management

Education

CA or CPA qualification (or near completion)

Job description

• Broad in-house tax role with strong development opportunities
• Ideal first move from Big 4 or mid-tier tax practice

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on 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.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7127449