The work you do today could help define what's possible tomorrow for innovative Australian businesses seeking to grow and evolve. As a Associate/Senior Associate in our R&D and Government Incentives team, you'll play a vital role in helping clients identify, assess and document their eligibility for the R&D Tax Incentive and other government grant programs. You'll do this while working with clients across manufacturing, engineering, biotech, agriculture, technology, mining, energy and other sectors.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business operations and activities and advising them on how to access Government funding.
* Evaluate client projects to determine eligibility for R&D tax incentives, ensuring compliance with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) guidelines.
* Utilise your skills to support R&D claims, including project descriptions and financial analysis.
* Provide strategic advice on R&D tax planning and optimisation, helping clients maximise their benefits and how to access Government Grants.
* Work collaboratively with cross‐functional teams at the client and within PwC, to deliver comprehensive solutions.
Qualifications
* Proactive learner with an interest in innovation, government funding programs and tax incentives, and a willingness to develop expertise in R&D tax and grants.
* Background in accounting, finance, science, engineering, technology or a related discipline, and strong analytical skills.
* Collaborative team player who is comfortable working with diverse specialists (engineers, scientists, lawyers, tax professionals) and managing multiple priorities.
* Curious, detail‐focused thinker who enjoys understanding how things work and can interpret technical R&D activities against legislation and guidelines.
Benefits
* The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting‐edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
* Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what's best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
* Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
* Generous leave entitlements including four weeks' annual leave and float public holidays to support your work‐life balance.
* A world‐class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
We're committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.
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