Senior Tax Consultant

Lendlease is Australia's leading real estate business with International operations. Our core expertise is in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.   

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Tax Consultant to join our Tax function on a full-time, 6-month contract. This is a dynamic, fast-paced and highly visible role where your tax experience will be utilised, and your talent valued.

The Tax function supports Lendlease through the identification and implementation of global tax strategies and advice, and management of tax risk within the Group. It is also responsible for ensuring the Group meets all relevant statutory tax obligations and adapts to regulatory-driven change.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, you will be challenged by a role that is focused on the delivery of tax compliance and reporting for various business units in the Australian region and supporting senior tax colleagues on the provision of tax advice for business transactions. The role will utilise technology to manage tax reporting and drive process efficiencies and improvement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of income tax accounting and compliance for the Australian business segments, which includes semi-annual tax effect accounting and Trust distribution calculations, annual Income Tax returns and associated management analysis and forecasting,

• Support the provision of tax advice on business transactions, both direct and indirect tax,

• Review and lodgement of Business Activity Statements (BAS) following preparation by outsourced service provider, including proactively identifying GST issues that require the support of GST Director to resolve and/or liaising with business unit Finance teams accordingly,   

• Review of employment tax obligations, including Fringe Benefits Tax returns and annual Payroll Tax reconciliations,

• Support the effective operation of various direct & indirect tax systems to ensure they are configured/maintained appropriately to deliver regional tax reporting requirements,

• Support effective Revenue Authority liaison, including preparing timely and accurate responses to specific information requests,

• Co-ordination of entity management from a tax perspective including tax registrations, tax grouping, maintenance of tax sharing agreement documentation,

• Working within the parameters of the Lendlease Group's Tax Governance Framework, ensuring policies and procedures are maintained, tax operational risks are minimised, and internal tax controls are adhered to. 

About you:

You will bring a proactive and inquisitive mindset to the role, complemented by strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. As a collaborative team player, you thrive in dynamic environments and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive positive business outcomes. You will also have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business or Commerce.

• Post-graduate accounting (E.g. CA / CPA) or tax qualification.

• Prior corporate tax and / or financial accounting experience, gained within an in-house role or professional firm.  

• Experience in tax effect accounting and a financial accounting awareness required.

• Sound corporate tax awareness, with knowledge of tax concepts and regulations.

• Previous Property industry experience and an understanding of trust structure, distributions and trust related tax issues would be highly regarded (but not essential).  

About us:

Some of the key benefits of working at Lendlease:

• Flexible working options

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts  

• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.   

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.