Senior Manager, Corporate Tax

Grant Thornton Australia Limited; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working options

Funded professional membership

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Gym membership and health insurance

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Corporate Tax team in Adelaide. You will lead complex tax compliance and advisory engagements for a broad client base, including governance, international tax, M&A and due diligence.

The role emphasizes developing client relationships, coaching junior staff, and driving business development within the firm. Flexible, hybrid working supports work-life balance and career growth.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting/Finance, Business, or related field with professional qualification(s) CA/CPA/CTA considered an asset.
• Experience with corporate tax and advisory services, ideally in public practice or professional services.
• Proactive in client relationships and cross-selling with strong ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in compliance and advisory engagements for corporate tax.
• Manage client engagements including governance, international tax, and M&A transactions.
• Build client relationships and identify growth opportunities within clients.
• Involve in business development and continuous improvement in tax processes.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Support and lead complex tax engagements end-to-end.

Skills

Corporate tax

Advisory

Client relationships

Leading/mentoring

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or equivalent

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 Senior 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.

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 / 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!

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 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.