At Squadron Energy, our purpose is to improve the environment for current and future generations — and we’re doing it by backing big ambition with real delivery.
We’re looking for additional, passionate people to join the Squadron family. If you’re motivated by purposeful work, want to contribute to a team transforming Australia’s energy landscape, and you bring the energy to help us deliver at pace — Please! Keep reading...
Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.
We are 100% Australian owned and have 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and under construction.
Why Squadron?
So, what does it mean to work at Squadron? “Bring real Squadron Energy” — meaning we show up with purpose, we back each other, and we do the right thing while delivering outcomes with safety front of mind, always.
What you’ll experience:
We’re united in purposeEveryone works towards a shared ambition: transforming Australia’s energy landscape. We collaborate, respect each other, and recognise achievements as we deliver high performance.
We stand for what’s rightWe deliver safe and purposeful work that makes a positive difference. Quality and excellence underpin what we do, and we strive to work sustainably for the communities we operate in.
We boldly lead
We’re courageously innovative — we take action, try new things, learn from mistakes, and find better ways to create value. We encourage everyone to learn and grow.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Tax, the Tax Advisor is responsible for providing support to meet Squadron Energy’s tax requirements and obligations. This role will focus on tax compliance as well as providing tax advice on a range of business initiatives and projects and tax effect accounting.
Key Responsibilities
Preparation of tax returns and supporting workpapers for the Squadron Energy group entities, including the BAS/GST returns, and income tax returns.
Preparation of tax effect accounting calculations and disclosures for statutory reporting purposes.
Providing tax advice on a range of matters to Squadron Energy's legal and commercial teams.
Providing tax support and testing on the implementation of new systems and system changes.
Conducting research on complex tax issues and preparing tax position papers.
Assisting the Head of Tax on proposed transactions, restructuring and other business changes.
Assisting with tax forecasting and budgeting.
Identify and implement improvements to tax related processes and systems.
Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of Squadron Energy's tax policy and governance framework.
Liaise with the Tattarang Tax team, external advisors, auditors and regulatory bodies as required.
Skills and experience
4-5 years’ experience in corporate taxation advisory.
Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm or tax division of a large corporate.
Strong corporate tax compliance and advisory experience, ideally in both direct and indirect taxes.
Strong accounting and numerical skills.
Experience with using a large corporate accounting system (such as SAP) will be highly regarded.
Experience working in the energy and/or renewable sector will be highly regarded.
Experience working with trust structures will be highly regarded.
Skills
Ability to provide commercially relevant tax advice.
High level of attention to detail.
Technologically competent with a mindset of automation and process improvement.
Stakeholder management and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to adopt pragmatic and level-headed approach to ensure quick turnaround when providing advice and support to a fast growing and dynamic organisation.
Excellent time management skills.
Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and accounting packages.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Taxation or Law.
Professional qualification such as a CA or CPA and/or Master of Taxation.
At Squadron, our values underpin the culture we seek to create, and we look for people who live them in day-to-day work.
Our values are:Humility, Family, Safety, Courage and Determination, Frugality, Stretch Targets, Empowerment, Generating Ideas, Enthusiasm, Integrity.
What this might look like in this role:
You collaborate generously (Family) and build trust (Humility).
You prioritise doing the right thing, including safety and quality (Safety, Integrity).
You act with initiative, learn fast, and improve how work gets done (Generating Ideas, Stretch Targets, Courage and Determination).
We’re building a workplace where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive — and our employee experience is designed to match what we say we offer.
Depending on role and location, you can expect:
A culture that supports learning and growth and encourages people to stretch into new challenges.
A team environment where people care about each other and collaborate to get big things done.
Flexibility and positive perks
A generous leave incentive policy to support your health and wellbeing.
Squadron Energy is committed to a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect, and where diverse backgrounds strengthen our culture, idea generation and outcomes.
We welcome all applicants from all backgrounds including women, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and veterans and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
As our commitment to advancing our RAP as part of our ongoing efforts towards reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
To Apply
If you want to join the Squadron Family and be a part of something bigger, then we encourage you to take the next steps:
Submit your updated resume outlining your relevant experience to date that aligns with the position and associated responsibilities.
Attach a cover letter outlining your motivations behind applying for this role.
Please Note
Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.
A friendly reminder to recruitment agencies...
Squadron Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CV's will not be considered as an 'introduction'.
Skills Required
- 4-5 years' experience in corporate taxation advisory.
- Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm or tax division of a large corporate.
- Strong corporate tax compliance and advisory experience (direct and indirect taxes ideally).
- Strong accounting and numerical skills.
- Experience with a large corporate accounting system (such as SAP).
- Experience working in the energy and/or renewable sector.
- Experience working with trust structures.
- Ability to provide commercially relevant tax advice.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Technologically competent with a mindset of automation and process improvement.
- Stakeholder management and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adopt pragmatic and level-headed approach for quick turnaround.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and accounting packages.
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Taxation or Law.
- Professional qualification such as a CA or CPA and/or Master of Taxation.
What We Do
Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.
