Research & Development Tax Consultant
Apply locations Adelaide, South Australia time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR100123
About BDO
At BDO Australia, our why is 'empowering people, realising possibilities'. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.
About the Role
Be exposed to the latest cutting-edge technology and innovation
Work with a wide range of clients and industries
Support your clients to continue their life-changing work, achieving positive outcomes together!
We are currently looking for a Research & Development (R&D) Consultant to join our growing Adelaide team of dedicated professionals who are committed to the growth of Australian businesses through innovation.
The R&D team work with companies in agribusiness, manufacturing, software, and life science industries and more to maximise their government R&D funding through consultation and business process planning.
Working as an R&D Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of supporting ground-breaking research for clients from various industries. You'll collaborate with engineers, scientists and developers, travelling to client sites to better understand their research and development needs, constantly learning and thinking of new ways of doing things, providing you with an excellent platform to build upon your technical abilities and strengthen your consulting skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work directly with clients to understand their R&D requirements
Assist with the preparation of the R&D tax claims and Government grant applications for a range of clients from start-ups to multi-nationals across key industries
Review laws to identify and scope eligible R&D activities and expenditure for an organisation
Advise clients around government grants and tax incentives
Draft project technical and expenditure workpapers in line with our quality processes
Assist with preparing or reviewing documentation of R&D activity in accordance with guidelines
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Tertiary qualification preferably in Accounting or related degrees (i.e. STEM, Commerce, or Law)
Experience in a related R&D (Public Practice, Government, or Commercial) and/or Accounting / Tax position with an interest in R&D
Ability to prioritise multiple projects and collaborate with the team to deliver results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving abilities with an interest in innovation and a growth mindset
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.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what's possible.
Participate in fitness challenges, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.
Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast daily, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus 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 extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
Find out more about our culture and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages.
Apply now to join #teamBDO.
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