Senior Tax Accountant
Skills
About the role
Michael Hill is a dual-listed (ASX/NZX) international jewellery retailer operating across Australia, New Zealand and Canada. We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Tax Accountant to join our dedicated Tax Team in Brisbane - a broad, high-ownership role with primary responsibility for multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, process improvement and cross-functional projects. This is not a standard compliance position; it suits a technically strong tax professional with a solid accounting foundation who thrives on complexity and autonomy.
More about the role
Take ownership of income tax provisions, instalments and lodgement of returns across all Federal, State and City obligations
Manage indirect/sales tax, employment benefit tax and other tax lodgements
Lead tax-related technology and process improvement projects
Own GL account reviews, reporting and variance analysis; partner with Performance & Analysis Team on tax-related budgets
Assist with the team's response to revenue authority audits and risk reviews, including liaison with external advisors
Assist with the development of tax policies and procedures and provide advice on tax implications across the Group
About you
5+ years' experience in multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and provisions - AU baseline; CA, NZ or US exposure highly advantageous
Strong financial accounting capability including GL, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and deferred tax
Generalist tax technical knowledge across income tax, GST/PST, FBT and transfer pricing - breadth valued over narrow specialisation
Proven track record leading process improvement or automation initiatives in a finance or tax function
Advanced Excel and systems confidence - D365, CCH Tax Integrator and OneSource advantageous
Autonomous and organised - able to manage competing multi-jurisdictional deadlines with minimal supervision
CA, CPA, CTA or equivalent with an accounting degree; ESS/share trust experience desirable
In return we offer
Broad, high-ownership role with genuine scope to make an impact across a complex, multi-jurisdictional tax function
Exposure to a wide range of tax types, jurisdictions and cross-functional projects
Collaborative specialist team | Free onsite parking | Modern open-plan office in Brisbane
Career growth opportunities with a company committed to developing its people
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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