Tax Accountant

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 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:

• Assist with the preparation and timely lodgement of group income tax returns
• Assist with the preparation and timely lodgement of GST (or equivalent), FBT (or equivalent) and Non-Resident withholding tax returns in all jurisdictions in which Michael Hill operates.
• Involvement in process improvements across all areas of direct and indirect tax
• Assist with audit and risk review related enquiries from state and federal revenue authorities globally. Prepare relevant supporting information including liaising with external advisors where required
• Conduct internal compliance reviews/checks
• Prepare and maintain tax related balance sheet reconciliations
• Support and coordinate with financial accountants on various initiatives and projects
• Maintain professional relationships with all external providers

About you:

• Degree in Finance, Business or other relevant discipline
• Ability to manage and communicate constantly changing & competing priorities
• Ability to multi-task and work with large amounts of information & data
• Work accurately and efficiently in Excel with large volumes of data
• Developed computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Microsoft AX Dynamics
• Highly developed written and oral skills
• Ability to interpret and suggest application of taxation law to current business transactions
• Demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail and time management with respect to deadlines

In return we offer:         

• Work for an ASX/NZX listed international company
• Exposure to international accounting, tax and retail practices
• Free onsite parking, state of the art office with modern open plan design
• Opportunities for future career growth with a company committed to your development
• A collaborative team environment

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