R&D Tax Senior Analyst — Lead, Mentor & Client Strategy

RSM US LLP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking a Senior Analyst in our Research & Development Tax team to advise innovators on R&D tax matters and support growth through client relationships.

You will work with specialists and management, mentor junior staff, and manage end-to-end tax compliance including documentation, reporting, and billing within a collaborative national practice. Strong communication, analytical and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• R&D tax experience of 2–3 years in a similar role.
• Strong written communication in technical, scientific or legal contexts.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to build business cases.
• Solid data processing skills using the Microsoft suite.
• Ability to work autonomously and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end R&D tax compliance for a portfolio of clients.
• Draft technical reports and advise on legislation and guidance.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with national practice.
• Conduct regulatory research on R&D tax and related laws.
• Support business development through networking and client relationships.
• Oversee billing and cash collections for assigned clients.
• Participate in internal training and cross-team knowledge sharing.

Skills

R&D tax exp

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

Leadership

Portfolio management

Networking

Teamwork

Client relationship

Education

Science/Engineering/IT/ICT/Commerce/Finance/Accounting/Tax/Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RSM Australia is seeking a Senior Analyst in our Research & Development Tax team to advise innovators on R&D tax matters and support growth through client relationships.

You will work with specialists and management, mentor junior staff, and manage end-to-end tax compliance including documentation, reporting, and billing within a collaborative national practice. Strong communication, analytical and leadership skills are essential.