Assistant Manager - Corporate Tax

The Birdanco Practice Trust; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia’s Melbourne Corporate Tax team is growing. This Assistant Manager role offers exposure to a diverse client base across corporate tax advisory and compliance, with mentorship from Partners and senior leaders.

You will deliver high-quality tax advice, prepare returns, support due diligence, and contribute to practice growth while developing junior team members. The role emphasizes solving complex tax issues, building trusted client relationships, and progressing your career within a

Qualifications

• 4-5 years' experience in Corporate Tax or a similar Professional Services environment.
• Strong technical corporate tax knowledge and a willingness to continue developing your expertise
• Experience preparing and reviewing corporate tax compliance work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously while contributing to a team environment
• A proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Deliver High-Quality Tax Advice & Compliance Services
• Prepare and review corporate income tax returns for a diverse range of clients
• Prepare and review tax effect accounting workpapers
• Research complex tax issues and prepare practical, commercial tax advice
• Draft tax advice letters, reports and technical papers in collaboration with Managers and Partners
• Assist with tax structuring, financing arrangements, acquisitions, disposals and transaction-related tax advice
• Contribute to due diligence engagements and broader corporate tax projects
• Apply and further develop your knowledge of areas including: Tax Consolidation Debt / Equity Rules Thin Capitalisation Commercial Debt Forgiveness Corporate Tax Structuring Transaction and Financing Advice

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Business, Commerce, Finance or Law degree with an Accounting major

CA or equivalent qualification

Job description

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

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.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values - integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

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.

About the role

Are you looking for a corporate tax role where you'll work on complex technical matters, build trusted client relationships, and continue developing your career alongside experienced Partners and senior leaders?

Our Melbourne Corporate Tax team is growing, and we're looking for an Assistant Manager to join a collaborative, high-performing team with a diverse and expanding client base. This is an opportunity to work across a broad range of corporate tax advisory and compliance matters, support the development of junior team members, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

What you'll do

• Deliver High-Quality Tax Advice & Compliance Services
• Prepare and review corporate income tax returns for a diverse range of clients
• Prepare and review tax effect accounting workpapers
• Research complex tax issues and prepare practical, commercial tax advice
• Draft tax advice letters, reports and technical papers in collaboration with Managers and Partners
• Assist with tax structuring, financing arrangements, acquisitions, disposals and transaction-related tax advice
• Contribute to due diligence engagements and broader corporate tax projects
• Apply and further develop your knowledge of areas including: Tax Consolidation Debt / Equity Rules Thin Capitalisation Commercial Debt Forgiveness Corporate Tax Structuring Transaction and Financing Advice

Build Strong Client Relationships

• Develop trusted relationships with clients and become a key point of contact on engagements
• Deliver practical solutions that help clients navigate complex tax matters with confidence
• Manage client expectations, identify risks and proactively escape issues where required
• Identify opportunities to connect clients with broader RSM services and specialists

Mentor & Develop Others

• Coach and support junior team members through ongoing mentoring and on-the-job development
• Share technical knowledge through training sessions, collaborative discussions and everyday coaching
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide constructive feedback
• Support Partners and senior leaders with client delivery, team development and practice growth initiatives

About you

You are a technically strong corporate tax professional who enjoys solving complex problems, supporting clients and developing others.

Essential

• 4-5 years' experience in Corporate Tax or a similar Professional Services environment
• Strong technical corporate tax knowledge and a willingness to continue developing your expertise
• Experience preparing and reviewing corporate tax compliance work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously while contributing to a team environment
• A proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach

Qualifications

• Business, Commerce, Finance or Law degree with an Accounting major
• CA or equivalent qualification completed

Desirable

• Double degree including Law
• Master of Taxation

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.

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