Senior Manager - Corporate Tax

EY; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Negotiable competitive salary

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager for their Corporate Tax team in Adelaide. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive tax advisory services and overseeing client operations while mentoring team members to foster growth.

Ideal candidates should possess substantial knowledge of the Australian taxation system and demonstrate strong communication skills. EY offers a range of flexible benefits and a competitive salary, promoting a culture of inclusiveness and professional development.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years professional services or industry experience in tax.
• Expertise in corporate income tax compliance calculations and ATO lodgement obligations.
• Confidence in leading client engagements on tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage taxation services for corporate clients and oversee operations.
• Deliver corporate taxation advisory and compliance services.
• Lead and mentor the team while fostering a positive culture.

Skills

Knowledge of Australian taxation system

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

CA qualification or equivalent

Postgraduate studies (e.g., Tax Masters)

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.

Senior Manager – Corporate Tax

The opportunity

The quality of our Corporate Tax Team and the work we do has attracted increased demand for our services and our team is growing quickly. We are looking for experienced tax professionals to become an integrated part of our team, including high quality Senior Tax Managers with 6-10 years professional services or industry experience. As our Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you will be central to delivering pragmatic solutions to help our clients solve complex tax matters and efficiently manage their tax responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with our skilled and experienced professionals across Australia 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, as well as playing a key role in our continued growth strategy. This position is based in Tarndanya – Adelaide.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the leadership team to coordinate and manage the provision of taxation services for an allocated book of corporate clients, overseeing day-to-day operations, corporate income tax compliance, and the preparation and review of income tax returns and accounting calculations.
• Deliver a full spectrum of corporate taxation advisory and compliance services tailored to client needs, while supporting senior team members in complex tax engagements, including ATO risk reviews, audits, and ruling application processes, with the backing of Australia’s top tax technicians.
• Lead and mentor the team, including managers, senior consultants, consultants, and graduates, by acting as a 'Counsellor' for junior members, fostering their career development, and contributing to a positive team culture that promotes high performance, collaboration, and celebrates successes.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Possess detailed knowledge and experience with the Australian taxation system, acquired through work in a professional services firm or a comparable industry role, along with expertise in corporate income tax compliance calculations, processes, and ATO lodgement obligations.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and confidence in leading direct engagements with clients on substantive tax matters and coordinating various engagements, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in all interactions.
• Hold a CA qualification or equivalent, or have completed other postgraduate studies (e.g., Tax Masters), with technical knowledge of IFRS and Tax Accounting considered an advantage, though not essential.

Here’s how we use AI to shape your future in Tax with confidence

• Accelerate complex reviews: AI compares tax reports, due diligence files and checklists in minutes, saving hours of manual work.
• Enhance quality and compliance: Automated checks ensure deliverables meet EY’s rigorous standards for risk and quality.
• Streamline tax calculations: Copilot extracts and reconciles financial data to support accurate, audit‑ready tax filings.
• Simplify client communications: Drafts emails, summaries and templates based on real‑time document and inbox analysis.
• Unlock strategic insights: Supports market analysis and opportunity spotting to help you stay ahead of client needs.
• Boost personal productivity: From learning new tax topics to preparing for meetings, AI helps you work smarter every day.

What We Offer You

• 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 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.

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

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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