State Tax Manager – Stamp Duty Expert (Sydney) | Flexible

Hedley Scott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Performance-based bonus

Flexible working

Global platform

Job summary

Hedley Scott Recruitment is assisting a leading global advisory firm in Sydney CBD to recruit an experienced Stamp Duty / State Taxes Manager or Senior Manager. You will advise on complex stamp duty and state tax matters arising from property, corporate and M&A transactions, with autonomy and exposure to sophisticated clients.

The role offers competitive remuneration, performance bonuses, flexible working and clear career progression within a global advisory platform.

Qualifications

• Experience in Stamp Duty, State Taxes or Transaction Tax within Big 4, mid-tier, specialist advisory or legal practice
• Strong technical understanding of Australian stamp duty legislation, particularly NSW duties
• Experience advising on property transactions, corporate restructures, landholder duty or M&A-related duty matters
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and deliver practical, commercially focused advice
• Strong written communication, technical research and client relationship skills
• Experience dealing with state revenue authorities highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Advising on stamp duty implications of property, corporate and M&A transactions
• Providing advice on landholder duty, transfer duty and corporate reconstruction relief
• Reviewing transaction structures to identify duty risks and potential exemptions
• Advising on share acquisitions, unit trust transactions and ownership changes
• Preparing technical advice, duty calculations, exemption applications and rulings
• Assisting with state revenue authority audits, assessments and disputes
• Managing client engagements and collaborating with transaction and corporate tax specialists

Skills

Stamp Duty

State Taxes

Transaction Tax

Advisory experience

NSW duties

Education

Accounting, taxation or legal qualifications

Job description

Hedley Scott Recruitment is assisting a leading global advisory firm in Sydney CBD to recruit an experienced Stamp Duty / State Taxes Manager or Senior Manager. You will advise on complex stamp duty and state tax matters arising from property, corporate and M&A transactions, with autonomy and exposure to sophisticated clients.

The role offers competitive remuneration, performance bonuses, flexible working and clear career progression within a global advisory platform.