Senior Consultant - Corporate & International Tax

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BDO’s Melbourne Tax practice has established itself as a major player within the local marketplace, advising many of Victoria’s leading public and private sector organisations across a diverse industry base.

We have an opportunity available for a Senior Consultant to join our Corporate & International Tax team in Melbourne. You will be part of a collaborative team that takes a holistic approach to tax advisory work, covering all aspects of the Australian and international tax spectrum.

Your role will involve providing advisory and/or compliance services to a diverse range of clients ranging from medium sized clients to large international groups. In this role, you will be mentored by our industry leaders, developing your knowledge and skill set in complex compliance and consulting tax work.

Key responsibilities will include

• Undertaking tax due diligence assignments and transactional work
• Researching and drafting advice on complex technical matters
• Liaising with the ATO regarding client matters
• Review of income tax returns and work papers
• Preparation and review of tax effect accounting calculations
• Helping to mentor and develop technical skills of graduates and junior staff

About you

To be successful you should have the following:

• Hold a university degree in commerce, accounting and/or law (or related disciplines)
• 3+ years’ Corporate Tax experience, ideally working in the tax practice of a Big 4/mid-tier accounting firm
• Strong client advisory and communication skills
• Experienced level of tax compliance background, with a passion for improving your advisory technical expertise and knowledge
• Exposure consulting a range of clients, ideally including cross-border structures, financing arrangements and transactions
• A collaborative, innovative and inclusive working style
• A passion for Tax!

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

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Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

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