Senior Associate, Private Enterprise Tax Advisory

Grant Thornton Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

CA or postgraduate study support

Structured learning and development

Fully funded gym membership

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia in Sydney is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Private Enterprise (Private Tax Advisory) team. You will deliver bespoke tax advice to private businesses, family groups and high-net-worth individuals while helping with compliance obligations.

The role collaborates with Partners and Directors, focusing on restructures, acquisitions, and planning. We value practical, commercially insightful guidance delivered with integrity and client care, with a flexible hybrid work

Qualifications

• Tax advisory experience for private enterprises or high-net-worth individuals.
• Experience in chartered firm environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Candidate pursuing CA or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused tax advice to privately owned businesses and owner-operators.
• Support tax due diligence for acquisitions and restructurings.
• Build client relationships through proactive communication.
• Assist Partners with meetings, proposals and engagements.
• Mentor junior team members on technical matters.

Skills

Tax advisory

Client relationships

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team mentorship

Education

CA qualification in progress or equivalent

Degree in Business/Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or Law

Job description

• Experienced role delivering bespoke private tax advisory to a diverse client portfolio
• 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

Our growing Private Enterprise (Private Tax Advisory) team is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our vibrant, friendly Sydney office.

Business owners and private groups face a wide range of challenges throughout the business lifecycle, including growth, restructuring, acquisitions and mergers, succession planning and exit strategies. As part of our Reach for Remarkable brand promise, Grant Thornton’s people are committed to delivering a strikingly different client experience that is agile, authentic and personal.

In this role, you will work closely with Partners and Directors to provide practical, commercially focused tax advice to privately owned businesses, family groups and high‑net‑worth individuals, while also supporting ongoing compliance obligations that underpin quality advisory outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver tax advice on issues such as restructures, Division 7A, CGT, trust taxation, succession and estate planning, international tax and various other complex tax matters, under the guidance of senior team members
• Support tax due diligence engagements for acquisitions of private groups, including reviewing tax risks, structuring considerations and transaction impacts
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships through proactive communication and a solutions‑focused approach
• Support Partners and Directors with client meetings, proposals and the delivery of advisory and transaction‑related engagements
• Coach and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on technical matters and professional development

Skills and experience

• Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, Law, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
• Have commenced (or planning to commence) a CA qualification or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in tax advisory within a chartered accounting or law firm environment
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with a genuine commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes and a positive client experience
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities within a deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, with the ability to apply technical reasoning and reach well‑considered conclusions, including testing assumptions, communicating reasoning clearly, and knowing when to seek guidance or collaborate with senior colleagues

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.

Reach your remarkable

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 working options and Recharge Time available
• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study
• Structured learning and development at all career levels
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

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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.

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