Manager, Research & Development Tax

Were BDO a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others to go further. We create together to reach higher. We build trust to lead purposefully.

Whether youre building your future or starting your career with us you wont do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people we shape what matters and thats where you come in.

We are seeking an experienced Manager to work closely with our newly appointed Partner as they grow our local Research and Development (R&D) & government incentives capability.

As a manager you will lead client portfolios strengthen relationships and drive business process planning to optimise R&D funding. Youll also help shape the future of the practice mentor junior staff and further develop your consulting and leadership abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead client engagements to identify and optimise tax incentives and government grants based on innovative technology activities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships delivering exceptional service and strategic advice

• Interpret and apply relevant legislation to assess eligible R&D activities and expenditure

• Act as the main contact for finance and technical stakeholders ensuring effective information sharing and collaboration

• Provide coaching and support to junior team members

• Partner with the new leader to meet practice goals and contribute to business development initiatives

About You

• Experienced at Manager level within an R&D tax team preferably in a Big 4 or Mid-tier environment

• Strong communication and relationship management skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a team

• Comfortable working with technical concepts and translating them for different audiences

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 whats possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks retail discounts employee referral rewards study and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support cultural and religious leave and 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 on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One Bold Human Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

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