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Location: Adelaide, Australia

Country: Australia

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full Time

Market: Various

Discipline: Finance and accounting

Job ref: 16745

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

- 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 outstanding 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 . Please apply if you are interested !

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📌 Tax Analyst (Adelaide)
🏢 Mott Macdonald
📍 Adelaide