Manager, Corporate Tax

Grant Thornton Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working

Membership & study assistance

Parental leave & carers’ leave

Gym membership & health insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia in Adelaide is seeking a Manager for our high-performing Corporate Tax team. You will deliver tailored corporate tax advice, manage engagements, and support clients through audits, international tax, M&A, and due diligence.

You will lead and coach junior staff, build client relationships, and identify growth opportunities. The role offers flexible/hybrid working, exposure to a broad range of industries, and a culture focused on exceptional technical expertise and client

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• CA/CPA/CTA or equivalent accreditation.
• Experience in corporate tax and advisory, public practice ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall client engagements including tax compliance and advisory.
• Involvement in international tax, M&A and IPO-related matters.
• Develop client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Support continuous improvement in tax processes.

Skills

Relationship management

Proactive client service

Leadership & mentoring

Corporate tax expertise

Advisory delivery

Education

Accounting / Finance degree

CA / CPA / CTA

Job description

• Tax compliance and advisory work for a broad range of corporate clients
• 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 a Manager to join our high-performing Corporate Tax team in Adelaide.

Our team provides 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.

You’ll have the opportunity to work in a fast-growing, successful team who really love what they do, and your knowledge and commitment to the highest standards of technical expertise will be truly valued.

Key responsibilities

You will apply your expertise in both formal and informal engagements and enjoy a mixture of compliance and advisory work, delivering an exceptional experience for our clients.

• Manage overall client engagement including relationship management, tax compliance and advisory, with involvement in matters such as international tax, M&A and IPO transactions
• Build client relationships and identify growth opportunities in our clients
• Involvement in business development opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in tax compliance and process-based activities
• Coach, support and develop less experienced team members

Skills and experience

• University degree in a related discipline, such as Accounting / Finance, Business / Commerce, Legal and / or relevant professional qualification(s)
• CA / CPA, CTA or other relevant industry accreditation(s)
• Demonstrated experience and technical skills in corporate tax and advisory (ideally in a public practice environment)
• Proactive approach to client relationships and cross-selling of services, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Previous experience leading, coaching and mentoring team members

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 – 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.

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.

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world’s leading independently-owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.

In Australia, we have over 1,500 people across Tarndanya (Adelaide), Meeanjin (Brisbane), Gimuy (Cairns), Naarm (Melbourne), Boorloo (Perth) and Warrang (Sydney). Together, our purpose and values serve as our driving force and guidepost for all our interactions so that our clients, wider community and people within our own organisation have a strikingly different experience.

We’re proud to foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and abilities and is focused on activating talent, enabling our people to grow, contribute and thrive.