Senior Manager, Corporate Tax

Grant Thornton; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working

Recharge Time

Study assistance

Parental leave (up to 26 weeks)

Job summary

Grant Thornton Australia is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Corporate Tax team in Sydney. You will guide tax compliance and advisory for corporate clients, manage relationships, and drive growth opportunities while mentoring junior staff.

You’ll work in a flexible, hybrid setup with scope to influence complex tax issues, including audits, international tax matters, governance, and M&A due diligence and deal structuring.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Commerce or related discipline.
• CA/CPA/CTA or other relevant accreditation(s).
• Demonstrated experience and technical skills in corporate tax and advisory (public practice preferred).
• Proactive approach to client relationships and cross-selling of services, with ownership and accountability.
• Experience leading, coaching and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall client engagement including relationship management, tax compliance and advisory.
• 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.
• Provide coaching, support and inspirational leadership to other team members.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership/mentoring

Cross-selling

Ownership/Accountability

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Commerce

CA/CPA/CTA accreditation

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 Sydney.

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.

We know that flexibility looks different for everyone. We offer part - time options and a range of alternative working arrangements - feel free to reach out if you'd like to explore what could work best for you.

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
• 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
• Provide coaching, support and inspirational leadership to other 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 less experienced team members

If you are 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.

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!
• 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!

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.

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.