Senior Consultant, R&D & Government Incentives

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our growing R&D Tax and Government Incentives practice in Perth. Working closely with our newly appointed Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of our local R&D capability while delivering high-quality outcomes for a diverse client base.

This role offers a strong blend of hands-on technical delivery, client engagement, and people development, with clear pathways to progression as the practice continues to expand. You will be trusted to take ownership of client matters, contribute to business process planning, and support the mentoring of junior team members, while continuing to deepen your technical and consulting skillset.

• Work with clients to identify and maximise opportunities for government grants and tax incentives based on their innovative technology activities
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and provide exceptional levels of client service
• Apply the law to identify and scope eligible R&D activities and expenditure for an organisation
• Act as a key contact for finance and technical personnel to collate information and build successful relationships
• Support the documentation of R&D activity in accordance with guidelines
• Contribute to the development of junior team members

• Demonstrated experience in R&D consulting, preferably in 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 Strong problem-solving abilities with an interest in innovation and a growth mindset.

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 what’s 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).

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