Strategic Direct Tax Advisor – Anz Sales

Thomson Reuters; Sydney; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development support

Inclusion and accessibility in hiring

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking a Consultant to join its Indirect Tax team in Sydney. You will advise local and global organisations on GST, stamp duty, land tax and other state taxes, with exposure to complex advisory matters and cross-border engagements.

You will work closely with Partners and Managers, develop technical expertise, and participate in professional qualifications such as CA/CTA. The role supports flexible work arrangements and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect tax within professional services, a law firm or government
• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, or combined Law/Business or Commerce degree
• Strong technical capability with the ability to apply legislation and guidance practically
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client relationships

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality advice on GST, stamp duty, payroll tax, land tax and other indirect tax matters across industries
• Support clients through major transactions and projects, including mergers and acquisitions, restructures, due diligence reviews, property transactions and cross-border arrangements
• Help clients manage their indirect tax obligations, including preparation of BAS, duty submissions and responses to reviews or audits
• Build trusted relationships with clients through regular interaction and meeting participation
• Contribute to a positive, high performing team culture focused on collaboration and excellence

Skills

Indirect Tax

GST

Stamp Duty

Land Tax

Education

Commerce or Law degree

Job description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant to join our growing Indirect Tax team in Sydney. Working closely with our Partners, Directors and Managers, you will advise local and global organisations across a broad range of indirect tax matters, including GST, stamp duty, land tax and other state taxes.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist expertise, gain exposure to complex advisory matters, build trusted client relationships and contribute to a collaborative and high performing team.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in delivering high-quality advice on GST, stamp duty, payroll tax, land tax and other indirect tax matters across a diverse range of industries
• Support clients through major transactions and projects, including mergers and acquisitions, restructures, due diligence reviews, property transactions and cross-border arrangements
• Help clients manage their indirect tax obligations, including preparation of Business Activity Statements, duty submissions and assist in responses to reviews or audits
• Build trusted relationships with clients through regular interaction and meeting participation
• Contribute to a positive, high performing team culture focused on collaboration and excellence

Why join our Tax team

Be part of a highly collaborative team where you\'ll work closely with Partners and Directors on complex, high-profile client engagements across a broad range of indirect tax matters. You will have the opportunity to build deep technical expertise through hands-on experience, mentoring from senior professionals and ongoing learning opportunities, including industry conferences and support for professional qualifications such as CA, CTA and College of Law programs.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in indirect tax within professional services, a law firm or government
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, or a combined Law/Business or Commerce degree
• Strong technical capability with the ability to apply legislation and guidance in a practical and commercial context
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships

Salary package commences from $87k inclusive of superannuation.

Why BDO?

We offer a collaborative culture and opportunities to work on diverse client engagements across industry sectors. Our benefits include health and wellbeing programs, professional development support and a focus on inclusion and accessibility in recruitment.

Who We Are

We are the Australian arm of a global consultancy with a long track record of delivering IFS implementations and a broad partner network. You will be in the room for market decisions and work with a reference list behind our engagements.

This role can be based anywhere in Australia.

What We Pay, And What Comes With It

Compensation details are provided and are subject to discussion during the interview process.