Associate, Corporate Tax

Grant Thornton Australia Limited; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid work options

CA or postgrad study support

Structured learning and development

Gym membership discounts

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is a leading professional services firm in Australia, offering audit, tax and advisory services. An Associate in our Adelaide Corporate Tax team will accelerate their career with direct exposure to Partners and senior team members from day one, with a clear path for development and ongoing mentoring.

You will engage in hands-on tax work, client engagements, and ongoing training, with support to pursue CA qualifications and grow technical and leadership capabilities in a

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Commerce/Legal and CA qualification or working towards CA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review company and trust tax returns for a wide range of clients.
• Assist clients with tax consulting advice (consolidation, treaties, hybrid mismatches, CFCs, withholding taxes, thin capitalisation, permanent establishments, AMITs).
• Assist clients with M&A activities, including tax structuring and tax due diligence services.
• Research and assist with preparing advice and calculations in connection with international tax issues.
• Assist clients with ATO reviews, governance matters and audits.
• Work with the ATO to obtain rulings for clients.
• Research and analyse technical tax issues and preparation of tax reports.
• Assist with business development initiatives and proposals.
• Develop leadership and mentoring skills, helping to provide technical training and learning opportunities for other team members such as Graduates and Vacationers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Coaching juniors

Team mentoring

Client service excellence

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Commerce/Legal

CA qualification or pursuing CA

Job description

• Enjoy a diverse client portfolio and leaders who invest in your professional development
• Flexible and hybrid working that supports when, where and how you work
• Recharge Time to refresh, reset and support work-life balance

Grant Thornton Australia is one of Australia's leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience. In Australia we're proud to support the careers of more than 1,500 remarkable people. Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.

About this role

We are looking for an Associate to accelerate their career within our high-performing Adelaide Corporate Tax team. We provide tailored advice and insights for every aspect of the corporate tax process, helping our clients to manage business-specific tax challenges such as tax audits, international tax issues, corporate governance obligations, and mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and deal structuring. This is a genuinely caring, supportive team which will value your individual contribution: where your capability will not only be recognised and rewarded, but also nurtured throughout your career milestones. The Partners are committed to and invested in your ongoing development, to build technical compliance and advisory skills as well as non-technical skills such as leadership, management and presentation. Opportunity to work closely and directly with Partners and senior team members from day one, with a transparent career development pathway Regular tax training through internal and external training platforms Day-to-day opportunities for 'hands-on' involvement with clients, with continuous mentoring and support from the team

Key responsibilities

• Preparation and review of company and trust tax returns for a wide range of clients
• Research and assistance with tax consulting advice (such as tax consolidation, tax treaties, hybrid mismatches, Controlled Foreign Companies, withholding taxes, thin capitalisation, permanent establishments, AMITs etc)
• Assist clients with M&A activities, including tax structuring and tax due diligence services
• Research and assist with preparing advice and calculations in connection with international tax issues
• Assist clients with ATO reviews, governance matters and audits
• Work with the ATO to obtain rulings for clients
• Research and analyse technical tax issues and preparation of tax reports
• Assist with business development initiatives and proposals
• You will also develop your leadership and mentoring skills, helping to provide technical training and learning opportunities for other team members such as Graduates and Vacationers.

Skills and experience

• University degree in a related discipline, such as Accounting / Finance, Business / Commerce, Legal and / or relevant professional qualification(s) CA qualified (or working towards your CA qualification)
• Significant corporate tax professional services experience
• Good understanding of taxation of entities in Australia and basic understanding of taxes
• Understanding of basic tax effect accounting calculations to determine tax liabilities
• Analytical skills and an inquisitive, commercial mindset, with a desire to deeply understand clients’ businesses, challenges and confident in applying knowledge to routine matters
• Previous experience assisting and coaching less experienced team members
• Demonstrable strong work ethic and commitment to excellent client service

Remarkable perks that put you first

• Flexible / hybrid working options and Recharge Time available
• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study
• Structured learning and development at all career levels
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

At Grant Thornton, we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. We're a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We're driven by our shared purpose - we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us. With us, you'll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities - building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You'll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You'll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we'll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

At Grant Thornton, we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. We're a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We're driven by our shared purpose - we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us. With us, you'll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities - building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You'll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You'll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we'll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

We are also the first professional services firm in Australia to trial and permanently implement a 9-Day fortnight with no reduction in salary.