Manager / Senior Manager, Indirect Tax

BDO in Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Wellness program access

Discounts and perks

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

BDO Australia in Sydney seeks a Manager or Senior Manager to join the Indirect Tax team, advising local and global organisations on GST, stamp duty, land tax and other state taxes. You will lead complex client engagements, deliver practical and commercial advice, and build trusted client relationships across a diverse portfolio.

You will further develop specialist expertise through exposure to complex client matters, ongoing technical development, and collaboration with Partners and Directors

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect tax advisory and related consulting.
• Strong technical ability to interpret legislation in practical terms.
• Experience managing client relationships and complex engagements.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing team members.
• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead GST and State Taxes advisory engagements with commercial, practical guidance.
• Advise on transactions including mergers, restructures, due diligence and IPOs.
• Help clients manage indirect tax obligations and lodgements.
• Liaise with ATO and State Revenue Authorities for submissions and responses.
• Mentor and develop team members within a high-performing culture.

Skills

Indirect Tax

Client Relationships

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Commerce or Law degree

Job description

We're BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won't do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that's where you come in.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager or Senior Manager to join our growing Indirect Tax team in Sydney.

Working closely with our Partners and Directors, you will advise both local and global organisations across a broad range of indirect tax matters, including GST, stamp duty, land tax and other state taxes. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex client engagements, deliver practical and commercial advice, and build trusted client relationships across a diverse client portfolio.

You will continue to develop your specialist expertise through exposure to complex client matters, ongoing technical development opportunities and close collaboration with experienced Partners and Directors, while mentoring team members, contributing to the growth of the practice and helping deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

**Key responsibilities:**

• Lead the delivery of complex GST and State Taxes advisory engagements, providing practical, commercial and technically robust advice to clients across a broad range of industries
• Advise on significant transactions and strategic projects, including mergers and acquisitions, business restructures, due diligence engagements, IPOs, property transactions and cross-border arrangements
• Assist clients to manage their indirect tax obligations and governance frameworks, including managing multiple ongoing lodgement obligations
• Assist clients in meeting their regulatory requirements by liaising with the ATO and other State Revenue Authorities, preparing submissions, returns, and responses to reviews
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, technical guidance and review, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team culture

About You

• Demonstrated experience in indirect tax or a similar advisory/technical consulting environment within professional services, law, government or industry
• Strong technical capability with the ability to interpret and apply legislation and guidance in a practical, commercial context
• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading the delivery of complex advisory engagements
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing team members
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, or a combined Law/Business or Commerce degree

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what's possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]