Graduate - R&D Tax - Immediate start available

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RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

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Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world's 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

Position Summary

This position's primary focus is to support and assist senior members of the division in completing their core duties, with ongoing development and learning to scale up responsibilities and ultimately become autonomous in advising clients on R&D Tax and commercial matters. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop an understanding of the following concepts: o Eligibility for the R&D Tax Incentive; o Eligible Expenditure and Allowable Deductions; o Interactions between R&D Tax Incentive legislation and general income tax provisions; o Differences between accounting and tax treatments (e.g. accounting capital vs tax capital), and general understanding of accounting and tax fundamentals; o Claiming R&D expenditure from the Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet; and o Requirements of regulators of companies claiming the R&D Tax Incentive. · Develop knowledge of various industries (I.T., Engineering and Science preferred) that are able to claim the R&D Tax Incentive; · Ability to complete R&D technical reports, costings, ATO schedules and close out letters; · Ability to understand the professional services framework, business and billing models, and the ability to manage a portfolio of clients to ensure all billing and cash collection targets are met; · Demonstrate excellent communication skills with clients both through written correspondence and verbally; · Demonstrate ability to understand and apply the law, including R&D Tax legislation, other provisions of the Income Tax Acts, and other related legislation (e.g. Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)) EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Essential

• Computer Science / Data Science / IT or ICT / Engineering / Accounting / Tax / Law / Business Law degree

Desirable

• Double degrees combining Accounting/Law/Tax with a technical degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Engineering/IT will be advantageous.

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are! Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.

How to apply:

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