At Australian Venue Co. (AVC), we’re more than just pubs and bars — we’re a national hospitality group with 200 iconic venues across Australia and New Zealand. To keep us growing strong, our Finance team is looking for a motivated Tax Analyst to join the Melbourne office. As a Tax Analyst, you’ll support the Tax Manager in ensuring AVC meets all tax compliance and reporting requirements across Australia and New Zealand. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work across multiple tax areas, liaise with external advisors and authorities, and collaborate with Finance, Payroll, and Operations teams. What You’ll Do Assist with preparation and lodgement of income tax returns (Australia & NZ), including Thin Cap & Transfer Pricing. Prepare monthly tax expense and payment calculations, journal entries, and year-end tax effect accounting. Manage GST, PAYG-I, Excise & Interest Withholding Tax activity statements. Collate data and prepare Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns. Support audits and liaise with external advisors and taxation authorities (ATO & NZ IRD). Partner with finance and operations teams to ensure compliance and accuracy of tax data. What We’re Looking For 2 years of corporate tax experience (business services or industry). CA/CPA qualified or currently completing. Strong understanding of Australian tax legislation; NZ tax knowledge a bonus. Exposure to tax effect accounting preferred. Intermediate skills in Excel, Word & PowerPoint. Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Why Join AVC? Be part of a fast-growing national hospitality group. Work on complex and varied tax matters across AU & NZ. Hybrid work options available – office & WFH balance. Collaborative, supportive finance team with room to grow your career.
