Tax Analyst

Mott MacDonald Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working environment

Bonuses (discretionary)

Inclusive networks

Health checks and development

Job summary

Mott MacDonald seeks a Tax Analyst based in Adelaide to join our Global Tax team. You will help navigate Australian taxation, enhance governance, and drive improvements across compliance, reporting, and tax technology initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Tax and Reporting Manager APNA, this role focuses on income tax, GST, FBT, and related obligations while collaborating with Finance, Payroll, and project teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and records.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related discipline, with progress towards or completion of CA/CPA preferred.
• Understanding of Australian taxation principles and interest in income tax, GST, FBT and compliance obligations.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn tax technology and ERP systems.
• Well-developed organisational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across Finance, Payroll, Project teams and external advisers.
• Proactive, with focus on learning, continuous improvement and high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax compliance obligations including income tax, GST/BAS, FBT and withholding tax.
• Prepare tax calculations, reconciliations, workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Support tax accounting activities including tax depreciation, fixed asset records and tax provisioning.
• Utilise tax technology, ERP systems and reporting tools to analyse data for compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, Project teams and external advisers to gather required information.
• Maintain accurate records, audit trails, and governance-compliant documentation.
• Assist with tax governance, process improvements, and tax-related projects.

Skills

CA/CPA progress

Tax data analysis

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

ERP familiarity

Education

Accounting/Commerce/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Tax technology

Job description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Tax and Reporting Manager APNA, in this varied role as a Tax Analyst, join our Global Tax team to help navigate complex taxation requirements, enhance tax governance frameworks, and drive continuous improvement across compliance, reporting, and tax technology initiatives throughout Australia and New Zealand. This role is Adelaide based.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of tax compliance obligations, including income tax, GST/BAS, FBT, withholding tax and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Preparing tax calculations, reconciliations, workpapers and supporting documentation to assist with accurate reporting and compliance.
• Supporting tax accounting activities, including tax depreciation, fixed asset records and tax provisioning processes.
• Using tax technology, ERP systems and reporting tools to analyse data and support tax compliance activities.
• Collaborating with Finance, Payroll, Project teams and external advisers to gather and validate information required for tax reporting.
• Maintaining accurate records, audit trails and documentation in line with governance, compliance and risk management requirements.
• Assisting with tax governance, process improvement initiatives, ATO reviews and tax-related projects.

About You

Skills & capabilities required-

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline, with progress towards or completion of CA/CPA qualifications preferred.
• Understanding of Australian taxation principles and an interest in developing expertise across income tax, GST, FBT and other compliance obligations.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with financial information and large datasets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn tax technology and ERP systems.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across Finance, Payroll, Project teams and external advisers.
• A proactive approach to learning, continuous improvement and maintaining high-quality documentation and compliance records.

Our Company, Values, And Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

We offer a range of diverse benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

You've got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees.

Location(s):

Adelaide, SA, AU

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Various

Discipline: Finance and accounting