Where can a career at KPMG take you? We provide an environment for Connection, Variety and Growth.
Our Mid-Market & Private team supports clients in managing to plan for their continued business success and growth. We decisively deliver new ways of thinking, big-picture perspectives and acute insights that help clients make informed choices to deal with complex issues.
About the team
The Business & Tax Advisory team is shaping the future of tax and business advisory, and we're looking for talented professionals to grow with us. We help private businesses, start-ups, family groups and listed companies thrive.
This is your opportunity to connect to something bigger through our global network while developing your technical expertise, client management capabilities and leadership skills in an environment where people are at the centre of what we do and no two days are the same.
Your Opportunity
As an Associate Director, you will play a key leadership role within the team, combining client ownership, strategic advisory, and people leadership to drive both client and business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the delivery of tax and accounting solutions across a diverse portfolio including privately owned businesses, family groups, SMEs, trusts, partnerships, and international structures
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Act as a trusted advisor, building strong client relationships and leading high-value engagements from planning through to delivery
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Take ownership of a significant client portfolio, including leading meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions with senior stakeholders
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Oversee and review complex compliance and advisory work, ensuring technical excellence and commercial value
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Drive strategic advisory engagements, including structuring, growth initiatives, and business transformation projects
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Contribute to business development, identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and expand the practice
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Lead, coach and inspire a team, fostering a high-performance, inclusive and collaborative culture
How are you extraordinary?
You are a people-first leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to inspire and develop others. You thrive in a client-facing environment and bring a proactive, commercial mindset to everything you do.
Your Experience
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Proven experience at Senior Manager or Associate Director level within a public practice accounting environment, preferably within a mid-tier or large accounting firm.
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Strong background in private business tax, accounting, and advisory services
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Demonstrated experience managing complex client engagements and stakeholder relationships
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Track record of leading, coaching and developing teams
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Experience across a mix of compliance and advisory work, including structuring and mid-market client issues
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Strong commercial acumen with an ability to contribute to business development and growth initiatives
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Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and compliance requirements.
