Senior Tax Accountant

About the Role

Michael Hill, an international jewellery retailer listed on ASX and NZX, is seeking a seasoned and commercially astute Senior Tax Accountant to join its Brisbane Tax Team. This role demands broad responsibilities and ownership, focusing on compliance with tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions, enhancing tax-related processes, and contributing to cross-departmental initiatives. It suits technically adept tax professionals with a strong accounting base who excel in managing complexity and working independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee income tax provisions, instalments, and filing of tax returns for Federal, State, and City levels.
• Administer indirect taxes such as sales tax, employment benefit tax, and related filings.
• Lead projects to improve tax technologies and processes.
• Review general ledger accounts, perform reporting and variance analyses, and collaborate with the Performance & Analysis Team on tax budgeting.
• Support the team during audits and risk assessments by revenue authorities, including coordination with external consultants.
• Contribute to formulating tax policies and provide guidance on tax impacts within the Group.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in handling multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and provisions, with Australian experience as a core requirement; familiarity with Canadian, New Zealand, or US tax systems is a considerable advantage.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, including managing general ledger entries, journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and deferred tax.
• Well-rounded tax expertise covering income tax, GST/PST, FBT, and transfer pricing; broad competence favored over narrow specialization.
• Demonstrated success in leading process improvements or automation projects within tax or finance departments.
• Proficiency with Excel and confidence using financial systems; experience with D365, CCH Tax Integrator, and OneSource is beneficial.
• Highly autonomous, organized, and capable of managing multiple deadlines across jurisdictions without close supervision.
• Qualifications such as CA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent coupled with an accounting degree; experience in Employee Share Schemes (ESS) or share trusts is a plus.

Benefits and Additional Information

• A dynamic, high-responsibility position offering significant influence in a complex, multi-jurisdictional tax environment.
• Opportunities to work across various tax types, jurisdictions, and collaborative projects.
• Join a supportive, specialist tax team within a modern, open-plan office setting featuring free onsite parking in Brisbane.
• Clear career growth pathways within a company dedicated to employee development.

Michael Hill embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace for all.