<p><strong>Tax Consultant / 12 to 18 Month Contract<br /> 3 days in office / 2 days WFH (can be Sydney based)</strong></p><p>You will join a global business with a strong Brisbane presence, in a contract opportunity within a high-calibre tax team. This is a chance to work in a large multinational environment with genuine flexibility, a collaborative culture, and the support of an exceptional Head of Tax and broader finance leadership team.</p><p>With a refreshed and well-regarded tax function, this role offers the opportunity to step into a business where people work well together, support one another, and are focused on delivering strong outcomes. Given the scale of the organisation, there may also be longer-term opportunities that open over time.</p><p>This position has arisen due to a maternity leave cover requirement and will run for an initial 12 to 18 months. There is also a strong handover period in place, with the incumbent remaining in the business for the next three months, ensuring a smooth transition and plenty of support on commencement.</p><p><strong>The opportunity</strong></p><p>As part of the Financial Control and Tax team, you will support a broad range of tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities across the business. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with solid tax compliance experience who enjoys working across a varied remit in a large and complex organisation.</p><p>You will be involved in:</p><ul><li>Supporting ongoing tax compliance obligations across the business</li><li>Preparing and assisting with GST returns</li><li>Managing the annual FBT return</li><li>Supporting the income tax return process with external advisors</li><li>Assisting with tax effect accounting requirements</li><li>Supporting controls testing and broader tax governance activities</li><li>Responding to ad hoc tax queries from business stakeholders</li><li>Assisting with tax audits and tax-related projects</li><li>Managing tax administration, including advisor purchase orders, engagement registers, invoices, and monthly accruals</li><li>Monitoring the tax mailbox and supporting day-to-day coordination across the function</li><li>Contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You will be someone who can step into a busy environment, pick things up quickly, and build credibility with the team and broader business. You will bring a strong grounding in tax compliance and be comfortable working across multiple systems and stakeholders.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in tax or accounting, ideally within a large or multinational business</li><li>A good working knowledge of tax compliance, including GST, FBT, and income tax</li><li>The ability to navigate different ERP systems and work across large, sometimes complex datasets</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A high level of attention to detail, organisation, and critical thinking</li><li>A willingness to learn the business and become a valued part of the team</li><li>CA / CPA / CTA completed or in progress</li><li>A degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, or Law</li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmljaGFyZC5HaWxtb3JlLjk0NDg2LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About the Role </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We've partnered with a well-established, VC-backed, growing technology business based on the Gold Coast. You will manage a team of 6 that is close-knit, stable, and down-to-earth, with a strong focus on delivering quality work and taking pride in what they do. They value accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With global offices, they continue to expand, with new locations opening soon.This is an excellent opportunity to gain global exposure while working as the most senior finance professional locally. You will work closely with both local leadership and international stakeholders.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This role is initially a six-month contract with the potential to transition into a permanent position.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">You will receive a complete handover of duties therefore setting you up for success.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Your Responsibilities</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Overseeing the June financial year-end</li><li>Managing the audit alongside the incumbent and professional services firms, ensuring all audit requirements are met</li><li>Working with professional services firms to ensure all tax compliance obligations are fulfilled</li><li>Overseeing the finance team (AP, AR, payroll, bookkeeper, and collections)</li><li>Ensuring all statutory reporting is accurate and compliant</li><li>Managing, reporting, and submitting month-end results to overseas headquarters</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Who You Are</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We're looking for someone who leads from the front and sets a strong example, with the ability to effectively guide and support the team. You will be systems-savvy, with experience using a large ERP system, and possess strong technical accounting knowledge, along with a continuous improvement mindset.</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>CA or CPA qualified</li><li>Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller</li><li>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Experience with large ERP systems is highly advantageous</li><li>Solid understanding of Australian tax and compliance requirements</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a three-stage interview process, with the initial interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Submit your CV directly to [email protected] or click the "Apply" button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2lhcmFuLnZpY2tlcnMuMjMxMTQuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Why this role:</strong></p><p>If you're a first mover from audit or business services, or if you're already early on in your commercial career, and you're thinking "I want to actually understand how a business works", then this is that role.</p><p>You'll receive direct mentoring from a high calibre CFO, get exposure to multiple industries and businesses, be involved in commercial decisions and growth, and put yourself on the path to FM / FC.</p><p>If you're serious about accelerating your career, this is the kind of environment that does it. You'll join a high trust, high accountability business where you will see first-hand how business critical decisions are made.</p><p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><p>This is a broad, hands-on role across a group structure. You'll be involved in:</p><ul><li>Group consolidations and financial reporting</li><li>Intercompany accounting and reconciliations</li><li>Tax compliance (BAS, FBT, company & trust returns)</li><li>Cash flow management and capital allocation</li><li>Investment and asset accounting (property & equity)</li><li>Financial modelling and M&A support</li><li>Systems, automation and process improvement</li></ul><p>You'll also get exposure to:</p><ul><li>Trust structures</li><li>Investment valuations</li><li>Lease accounting (AASB 16)</li><li>Due diligence on new acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Who you are:</strong></p><p>You're a fully qualified accountant with a genuine interest in developing your career. You'll be technically strong with a curiosity that goes beyond the numbers.</p><ul><li>CA / CPA qualified</li><li>Big 4 / mid-tier or early industry</li><li>Strong Excel capability</li><li>Excellent communicator</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to Stewart Selwood on [email protected] or by pressing the Apply button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3Rld2FydC5zZWx3b29kLjU2MTMxLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Your opportunity:</strong></p><p>This will suit you if you're looking for a position where you can own your work, build strong relationships across a business, and continue developing your technical skills.</p><p>You'll join a large, high-performing finance team within a stable and expanding business, known for its strong culture, internal progression, and investment in its people. You'll partner with experienced leadership who are ready and willing to share their knowledge and see you succeed.</p><p>This is a role where you'll have real ownership across multiple entities, work closely with senior stakeholders, and contribute to ongoing process improvement and business growth.</p><p>In addition, you'll get an extra day off for your birthday, have access to onsite leisure facilities, and work in an environment where internal promotions are commonplace.</p><p><strong>Your role:</strong></p><p>You will take end-to-end ownership of financial accounting across a portfolio of entities, working closely with business leaders to deliver accurate reporting and meaningful insights.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing month-end journals, reconciliations, and financial reports</li><li>Maintaining fixed asset and lease registers</li><li>Producing cash flow statements and BAS returns</li><li>Managing accruals, prepayments, and rebate calculations</li><li>Supporting FBT reporting and year-end processes</li><li>Assisting with budgets, financial statements, and tax requirements</li><li>Reviewing and authorising payments</li><li>Partnering with stakeholders to provide financial insight and support</li><li>Contributing to process improvements and ad-hoc analysis</li></ul><p>You'll also play a key role in supporting multiple business units, building relationships with leaders and helping them better understand their financial performance.</p><p>You are:</p><ul><li>Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or similar</li><li>2+ years' experience in a commercial role</li><li>Working towards CA / CPA qualification</li><li>Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and lookups)</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across a business</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>A proactive mindset with a desire to learn, improve, and grow</li></ul><p>This role is ideal for someone who wants to step into a broad, hands-on position, gain exposure across multiple entities, and be part of a business that genuinely develops its people and promotes from within.</p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to Esther Rambe on [email protected] or by pressing the Apply button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3Rld2FydC5zZWx3b29kLjMxNjExLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Your Opportunity:</strong></p><p>If you're a Financial Controller who wants more than just reporting deadlines and compliance cycles, this is a role where you'll genuinely influence how a business operates and grows.</p><p>You'll work directly with a highly capable CFO and alongside the CEO, taking ownership of financial control while helping shape the frameworks, discipline, and insights that underpin business performance.</p><p>This is a business that is growing, evolving, and becoming more sophisticated and they need someone who can build structure, challenge thinking, and bring confidence to decision-making at board and investor level.</p><p><strong>Your Role:</strong></p><p>As Financial Controller, you'll be the lead for financial integrity, governance, and statutory reporting across the group.</p><p>This is a hands-on highly visible role in a lean team, where you'll balance technical excellence with commercial awareness, ensuring the business is not only compliant, but set up to scale.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Owning and strengthening internal controls, governance, and compliance</li><li>Leading external audits and maintaining audit readiness</li><li>Managing monthly, quarterly, and statutory reporting (AASB / IFRS)</li><li>Signing off on month-end and ensuring balance sheet integrity</li><li>Acting as the key advisor on technical accounting matters</li><li>Mentoring and supporting a Financial Accountant</li><li>Driving improvements across systems, processes, and reporting frameworks</li><li>Supporting cash flow, capital, and funding reporting</li><li>Partnering with senior stakeholders on strategic and growth initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>You're a technically strong Financial Controller (or a Senior Finance Manager) who takes ownership and operates with credibility and sound judgement.</p><p>You're confident working with senior stakeholders, able to challenge constructively, and comfortable being hands-on in a lean environment.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li>CA / CPA qualification</li><li>Strong experience in financial control, reporting, and compliance</li><li>A track record of owning governance and internal controls</li><li>Experience leading audits and managing external advisors</li><li>The ability to communicate clearly and influence non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A mindset focused on continuous improvement and building scalable processes</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to Stewart Selwood on [email protected] or by pressing the Apply button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3Rld2FydC5zZWx3b29kLjgwMTUxLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
