Tax Manager

Molander Recruiting; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training & development

Hybrid working

Director progression in 18–24 months

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Molander Recruiting seeks a Tax Manager for a well-established specialist firm in Sydney with 30 years’ experience in cross‑border tax and private client services. The role offers an option of part‑time 3–4 days per week and a clear path to Director within 18–24 months.

You will manage a client portfolio and a small team, deliver tax advice and compliance with an international focus, and drive WIP and workflow.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Solid experience in business services, including proven time spent in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Strong interest or background in specialising in tax, particularly with a cross-border or international focus.
• Proven management skills, with the track record of supervising work-in-progress (WIP), workflows, productivity, and job turnaround times.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the confidence to manage client expectations effectively.
• Ability to support, mentor, and train junior team members within a collaborative environment.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio and a small team of junior staff.
• Provide tax advisory and compliance services with an international focus.
• Oversee WIP, workflows, and project delivery across assigned clients.
• Mentor and train junior team members within a collaborative environment.
• Maintain close, proactive relationships and effective communication with clients.

Skills

Tax management

People management

Cross-border tax

Client relationships

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Job description

• Ongoing training & development for their staff
• Specialise in Tax and expand your expertise with International Tax
• Well-established firm since 30 years
• Small sized team with excellent working culture
• Flexibility and hybrid working
• Opportunity to step up to Director within 18-24 months if desired

The Company

This specialist firm has been operating for over 30 years, delivering cross-border tax advice and chartered accounting services to private clients, family groups, and SMEs with an international focus. They enjoy promoting within the business and they offer fantastic training and support as well as development opportunities.

The Role

They are now looking to take on a Tax Manager due to growth (with the option of part-time 3-4 days/week). Be responsible for managing a client portfolio as well as a small team of more junior staff members. An exciting and mixed role offering tax advice and compliance with focus on international tax (training provided). This position offers the opportunity to step up to Director within 18-24 months for the right candidate.

Further Duties

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare all types of comprehensive financial statements and tax returns efficiently.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain close, proactive relationships and exceptional communication with clients.
• Portfolio & Workflow Oversight: Manage an independent client portfolio while driving team productivity, workflow, and work-in-progress (WIP) tracking.
• Mentorship & Team Support: Support, train, and guide other team members within a collaborative, close-knit environment.

The Applicant

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification
• Solid experience in business services, including proven time spent in a managerial or supervisory capacity
• Strong interest or background in specialising in tax, particularly with a cross-border or international focus
• Proven management skills, with the track record of supervising work-in-progress (WIP), workflows, productivity, and job turnaround times
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the confidence to manage client expectations effectively
• Ability to support, mentor, and train junior team members within a collaborative environment
• Full working rights in Australia

Why you want it

• Attractive and comprehensive remuneration package
• Clear opportunity for advancement to Director level within 18 to 24 months for the right candidate
• Gain valuable experience and expand your expertise by working on complex international tax issues
• Supportive work culture and focus on training and development
• Work with an interesting client base on a broad variety of technically challenging matters