Associate / Senior Associate, Corporate Tax

Grant Thornton Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working options and

Recharge Time

Study assistance

Parental leave

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to accelerate their career within our high-performing Sydney Corporate Tax team. We provide tailored advice on audits, international tax issues, governance, and M&A, with Partners invested in your development from day one.

You will work closely with Partners, gaining hands-on experience while receiving regular tax training. The role offers flexible hybrid work, strong mentoring, and a supportive environment to build technical

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/Commerce, or Legal.
• Significant corporate tax professional services experience.
• Understanding of basic tax effect accounting calculations.
• Analytical mindset with ability to understand clients’ businesses.
• Experience coaching junior team members.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of company and trust tax returns for a wide range of clients.
• Research and assistance with tax consulting advice (e.g., consolidations, treaties, hybrid mismatches, CFCs, withholding taxes, thin cap, PE, AMITs).
• Assist clients with M&A activities, including tax structuring and due diligence.
• Research and assist with international tax calculations and advice.
• Assist clients with ATO reviews, governance matters and audits.
• Work with the ATO to obtain rulings for clients.
• Prepare tax reports and analyses on technical issues.
• Assist with business development initiatives and proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Tax experience

Team coaching

Client service

Work ethic

Understanding tax accounting

Education

Accounting / Finance / Business / Commerce / Legal degree

Job description

• 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&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

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.

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 for 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 care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive. We set the bar high to deliver a strikingly different working experience – in what we do but also how we do it. We understand that everyone has different needs and responsibilities outside of work. Here, you can access a range of formal and informal flexible working options including adjusted work hours, part-time roles and hybrid working. We are also the first professional services firm in Australia to trial and permanently implement a 9-Day fortnight with no reduction in salary.