Senior Manager - Corporate Tax - Private Client Services

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive

Flex leave

Parental leave

Job summary

EY Australia seeks a Private Client Senior Manager to lead taxation services for a portfolio of high-profile private clients across Australia, delivering practical, commercially focused advice on Australian tax obligations and opportunities for growth.

You'll mentor a team of managers and consultants, coordinate complex advisory and compliance work, and stay ahead of regulatory developments to shape client outcomes and strengthen trusted relationships within EY's market-leading practice.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the Australian taxation system gained in professional services or similar.
• Experience in private client tax compliance calculations and ATO lodgement requirements.
• Strong communication and client leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage taxation services for a portfolio of private clients; review income tax returns and calculations.
• Deliver advisory and compliance services; support complex engagements including ATO reviews and rulings.
• Lead and mentor the team, fostering development and high performance.

Skills

Australian taxation system

Client engagement

Mentoring/leadership

Education

CA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Location: Sydney

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: 23 Aug 2026

Requisition ID: 1653715

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The opportunity

Are you passionate about helping high-profile clients navigate complex tax challenges and achieve their goals with confidence? As our Private Client Senior Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering practical, commercially focused advice that helps clients manage their tax obligations while maximising opportunities for growth and success.

Working alongside a team of highly skilled professionals across Australia, you'll collaborate on innovative solutions for some of the most complex tax matters in the market. You'll stay at the forefront of legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely, tailored advice that makes a real difference. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to shape client outcomes, strengthen trusted relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of our market-leading practice.

Your key responsibilities

• Work closely with the leadership team to coordinate and manage taxation services for a designated portfolio of private clients, overseeing daily operations, providing advice on Australian tax laws, and preparing and reviewing income tax returns and accounting calculations.
• Deliver a comprehensive range of 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 applications, backed by Australia’s leading tax experts.
• Lead and mentor the team, including managers, senior consultants, consultants, and graduates, acting as a ‘Counsellor’ for junior members, fostering their professional development, and contributing to a positive team culture that encourages high performance, collaboration, and celebrates achievements.

Skills and attributes for success

• Possess in-depth knowledge and experience with the Australian taxation system, gained through work in a professional services firm or a similar industry role, along with expertise in private client tax compliance calculations, processes, and ATO lodgement requirements.
• Exhibit strong communication skills and confidence in leading direct engagements with clients on significant tax matters, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in all interactions.
• Hold a CA qualification or equivalent, or have completed other postgraduate studies (e.g., Tax Masters).

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interestedin your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• With a passion for tax, you value career long learning and innovation.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Excellent client facing skills with the confidence to lead client meetings and build a network.
• You are committed to sharing your experience to develop junior team members.
• High level communication and engagement skills, the ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a dynamic team.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more .

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 up to 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.

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