Tax Advisory Manager

Kelly-Partners-Accountants; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly+Partners in Sydney is seeking an experienced Tax Advisory Manager to lead high-level advisory engagements for private businesses, family groups and high-net-worth individuals. You will deliver strategic advice across corporate and international tax, structuring and transactions, working with Partners and developing junior staff.

This 100% advisory role excludes compliance work and focuses on technical problem-solving, client strategy, and driving growth within our Tax & Legal Consulting

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in tax consulting or tax advisory within professional services.
• Bachelor of Laws qualification, with a Master of Taxation, CTA qualification or similar postgraduate studies highly regarded.
• Strong technical tax expertise across corporate tax, international tax, business structuring and related advisory matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax advisory engagements for private businesses, family groups and high-net-worth clients.
• Provide strategic advice across corporate tax, international tax, business structuring and transactions.
• Manage tax due diligence engagements, restructures, acquisitions, disposals and other significant client projects.
• Lead the technical approach to ATO reviews, audits, objections, disputes and private ruling applications.
• Review and finalise technical advice, reports and client deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Build strong client relationships and provide practical, commercially focused solutions to complex issues.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior team members while providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Manage workflow across multiple engagements and identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support new business growth.

Skills

Tax advisory

Team leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Strategic advisory

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Our Mission

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission: to help our people, private business owners and the communities we work in Be Better Off.

We are committed to creating long-term careers and providing our people with the development, mentorship and opportunities they need to build a fulfilling and successful future.

About Kelly+Partners

• Kelly+Partners is a Top 20 ASX-listed accounting firm with offices across Australia, Ireland, the USA and Hong Kong.
• With 20 years of consistent growth averaging 30% per annum, we continue to invest in our people and create opportunities for talented professionals to develop their careers.
• We were recognised as an Employer of Choice at the 2022 Australian Business Awards and named one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2023.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Tax Advisory Manager to join our growing Tax & Legal Consulting team in Sydney.

This is a 100% pure advisory role with no tax compliance, return preparation, or compliance management responsibilities. You will lead complex advisory engagements for private business owners, family groups, and high-net-worth individuals, delivering strategic advice across corporate tax, international tax, structuring, and transactions. Working closely with experienced Partners, you will provide technical leadership, develop junior team members, and help drive the ongoing growth and success of the team.

Why Join Our Tax Advisory Team?

100% Advisory Focus:Focus entirely on strategic, high-value consulting. This role carries no compliance responsibilities, allowing you to dedicate your time fully to technical problem-solving and client strategy.

Build genuine client relationships:Work closely with private business owners, family groups and high-net-worth individuals, developing a detailed understanding of their businesses, structures and long-term objectives.

Develop future professionals:Mentor, coach and support junior team members, providing the technical guidance and practical feedback they need to build confidence and capability.

Work closely with experienced Partners:Benefit from regular Partner access, one-on-one mentoring and the opportunity to contribute to high-level client discussions and strategic decisions.

Continue building your qualifications:Receive support for further professional development, including the Chartered Tax Adviser designation, Master of Taxation and other relevant postgraduate qualifications.

Make an impact beyond client work:Develop client relationships, identify new opportunities and help shape the future growth of our Tax & Legal Consulting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax advisory engagements for private businesses, family groups and high-net-worth clients.
• Provide strategic advice across corporate tax, international tax, business structuring, transactions, GST and other indirect taxes.
• Manage tax due diligence engagements, restructures, acquisitions, disposals and other significant client projects.
• Lead the technical approach to ATO reviews, audits, objections, disputes and private ruling applications.
• Review and finalise technical advice, reports and client deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Build strong client relationships and provide practical, commercially focused solutions to complex issues.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior team members while providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Manage workflow across multiple engagements and identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support new business growth.

About You

• 6+ years' experience in tax consulting or tax advisory within professional services.
• Bachelor of Laws qualification, with a Master of Taxation, CTA qualification or similar postgraduate studies highly regarded.
• Strong technical tax expertise across corporate tax, international tax, business structuring and related advisory matters.
• Experience advising private businesses, family groups and high-net-worth individuals on complex tax issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver clear, commercially focused advice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risk and develop practical solutions.
• Proven experience reviewing technical work, mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Proactive, commercially minded and motivated to build a long-term career in tax advisory and leadership.

Be Better Off

If you are an experienced tax and legal professional looking to lead complex advisory work, develop others and build trusted relationships with private business clients, we would love to hear from you.