Senior Manager - Director - Stamp Duty Specialist -Financial Services

EY; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Australia in Sydney seeks a Senior Manager/Director Stamp Duty Specialist in Financial Services to lead state tax advisory for major clients. You will partner with clients to navigate complex stamp duty issues, translate regulations into practical guidance, and deliver commercially focused solutions.

You’ll join a collaborative, high‑performing team with leadership development, mentoring, and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in stamp duty within professional services; land tax welcomed but not required.
• Strong technical stamp duty expertise, translating complex rules into practical client guidance.
• Proven leadership in driving market initiatives and leading complex client engagements.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of financial services clients, advising on State Taxes in transactions.
• Partner with clients to identify and resolve complex State Tax issues with practical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Lead, coach and develop indirect tax professionals within a high‑performing team.
• Contribute to practice growth through business development, thought leadership and market engagement.

Skills

Stamp duty expertise

Leadership

Client advisory

Collaboration

Commercial mindset

Job description

Senior Manager - Director - Stamp Duty Specialist -Financial Services

Location: Sydney

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 20 Sept 2026

Requisition ID: 1719625

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The opportunity

Join our growing Financial Services Indirect Tax team and help some of Australia's leading organisations navigate an increasingly complex tax landscape. We're seeking specialists in State Taxes who can turn technical expertise into actionable insights, partnering with clients to solve today's challenges and prepare for tomorrow's opportunities.This role offers exceptional opportunities for collaboration, leadership development, and career progression, working alongside some of the firm's leading tax professionals and clients.

Our Financial Services Indirect Tax team is deeply sector-focused and at the forefront of emerging technical tax issues and developments.This is an opportunity to work on complex and market-leading issues, helping shape solutions for some of Australia's largest financial services organisations.

You'll join a collaborative, inclusive and entrepreneurial team where innovation is encouraged, and technology and transformation are embraced. You'll have the autonomy to make an impact, the support of experienced leaders, and the opportunity to build deep technical and commercial expertise. We are committed to helping you achieve your career ambitions through tailored learning, leadership development and mentoring programs, empowering you to grow professionally while supporting your wellbeing and success both inside and outside of work.

Your key responsibilities

As our State Taxes Manager/Senior Manager or Director, you'll join a high-performing team, provide trusted advisory services to leading financial services organisations, and work directly with clients to navigate complex tax challenges, unlock value, and drive sustainable business outcomes.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of financial services clients, advising on State Taxes issues predominantly in transactions.
• Partner with clients to identify and resolve complex State Tax issues while delivering practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand service offerings and develop innovative solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Lead, coach and develop talented indirect tax professionals, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Contribute to the growth of the practice through business development, thought leadership, market engagement, and leveraging existing networks to create new opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Substantial experience in stamp duty gained within a professional services accounting firm, law firm or revenue authority. Experience in land tax is welcomed but not compulsory.
• Strong technical stamp duty expertise,with the ability to translate complex legislative and regulatory requirements into practical, commercial advice for clients.
• Strong leadership capability, with a track record of driving market-facing initiatives, leading complex client engagements and building high-performing teams.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement and leveraging technology to deliver better client outcomes.

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 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.

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