Associate, Senior Associate

Grant Thornton; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid hours

Recharge Time

Study assistance

Parental leave 26 weeks

Gym membership

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia in Sydney is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to accelerate their career in our high-performing Corporate Tax team. You’ll work on tailored advice for corporate tax processes, including audits, international tax issues, governance, and deal structuring.

From day one you’ll work closely with Partners, receive mentoring, and have access to regular tax training and hands-on client exposure.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting / Finance or related field.
• Significant corporate tax professional services experience.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Understanding of tax compliance for corporate clients.
• Experience coaching junior staff.
• Ability to work in a hybrid Sydney team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review company and trust tax returns for clients.
• Provide tax consulting on consolidation, treaties and hybrid mismatches.
• Assist with M&A tax structuring and due diligence.
• Research international tax issues and prepare calculations.
• Support ATO reviews and governance matters.
• Assist with business development and proposals.

Skills

Corporate tax

Analytical mindset

Client service

Mentoring

M&A tax

Research

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

Associate, Senior Associate, Corporate Tax

Grant Thornton Australia

Sydney NSW (Hybrid)

Taxation (Accounting)

Full time

Salary Continuance Insurance

Accounting

Corporate Tax

International Taxation

Become an industry expert led by Partners who are truly invested 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 the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

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 over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

We are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to accelerate their career within our high-performing Sydney 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 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 and 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.

Skills and experience

University degree in a related discipline, such as Accounting / Finance, Business / Commerce, Legal and / or relevant professional qualification(s).

Significant corporate tax professional services experience.

Understanding of basic tax effect accounting calculations to determine tax liabilities.

Analytical skills and an inquisitive 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.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

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 to 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 to 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.

Remarkable perks that put you first

Flexible / hybrid working options and Recharge Time available

Funded professional membership and study assistance

Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave

Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts

And many more!

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate