Manager - Financial Services Tax

EY; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness incentive

Parental leave

Job summary

EY is seeking a driven Financial Services Tax Manager to join our Brisbane team. You will provide Australian income tax advisory and compliance services to financial services clients, including banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance sectors, and collaborate across Sydney and Melbourne to deliver solutions.

You will lead a portfolio of complex engagements, manage a team, and maintain strong client relationships while staying ahead of regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Australian corporate income tax and/or fund tax experience with 5+ years
• Ability to manage multiple complex engagements with strong influencing skills
• Excellent client facing skills with the confidence to lead client meetings
• CA qualifications or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide Australian income tax advisory and compliance services to clients in banking, wealth management, asset management including superannuation funds, and insurance sectors.
• Advise a portfolio of financial services clients on complex tax issues, managing compliance, provisions, and tax advice.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor.
• Oversee and develop a team to ensure quality delivery of tax services while collaborating with the global EY tax network.

Skills

Tax advisory

Client relationships

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

CA qualifications or equivalent

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

With rapid growth over the past five years, EY Financial Services is an exciting place to build your career and make a real impact in the financial services industry. We are seeking a driven Manager to join our collaborative Financial Services Tax team in Brisbane. Our team brings diverse perspectives and backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation. We prioritise work-life balance and offer part‑time opportunities to support our team’s well-being. You will also have the chance to shape and drive your career through our comprehensive development programs to help you be the best version of yourself, both inside and outside of work.

As our Financial Services Tax Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with our skilled and experienced professionals not only in Brisbane but also across Sydney and Melbourne to deliver innovative solutions that help our clients meet their tax obligations while maximizing their business outcomes. Our team is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to regulatory and legislative changes, so we can provide our clients with timely and effective advice that meets their unique needs. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in helping our clients navigate the complex tax landscape and achieve their goals.

This is a hybrid position based in Meanjin – Brisbane. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide Australian income tax advisory and compliance services to clients in banking, wealth management, asset management including superannuation funds, and insurance sectors.
• Advise a portfolio of financial services clients on complex tax issues, managing compliance, provisions, and tax advice.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor.
• Oversee and develop a team to ensure quality delivery of tax services while collaborating with the global EY tax network.

Skills and attributes for success

Australian corporate income tax and/or fund tax experience ideally gained in a top tier accounting firm, mid tier accounting firm, corporate business (including superannuation, insurance, banking and wealth and asset management) – 5+ plus years of experience

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex engagements, with strong influencing skills to pull the right levers to drive the best outcomes

Excellent client facing skills with the confidence to lead client meetings and build a network

An ability to articulate complex technical information into succinct, well-informed recommendations to your clients

Completed CA qualifications or equivalent

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

Works well in a team and has a high attention to detail

Proven record training and delegating to junior staff

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more .

Career development:

At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment

Flexible work arrangements:

Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

A comprehensive benefits package:

From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits

Salary:

We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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Building a better working world

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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