About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Tax Consulting Manager to join a growing tax consulting team in Melbourne.
This is a technical Tax Consulting role, focused on Australian tax legislation, legislative research, tax structuring and complex tax advisory work. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and internal teams to provide technically sound, commercially practical tax solutions.
This opportunity would suit an experienced tax professional from a Big 4 or mid-tier Tax Consulting practice who enjoys complex technical work while also taking responsibility for developing junior and senior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality Australian tax consulting and advisory services to clients.
- Undertake detailed Australian tax legislation and technical research.
- Advise clients on tax structuring, transaction structuring and tax planning.
- Analyse complex tax issues and develop practical, commercially focused solutions.
- Prepare technical advice, research papers, tax opinions and client recommendations.
- Work closely with clients to understand their circumstances and provide tailored tax solutions.
- Support complex tax consulting engagements from initial analysis through to delivery.
- Identify tax risks and opportunities and communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other service lines and support the broader firm on technically complex matters.
- Supervise, review and develop the work of junior and senior team members.
- Provide technical training, coaching and mentoring to team members.
- Contribute to internal training initiatives and knowledge sharing across the firm.
- Maintain strong awareness of changes to Australian tax legislation, ATO guidance and relevant tax developments.
About You
You will ideally have:
- 6+ years of relevant Australian tax experience, with substantial experience in Tax Consulting / Tax Advisory.
- Current or recent experience working within a dedicated Tax Consulting team.
- Experience within a Big 4 or established mid-tier professional services firm.
- Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation.
- Demonstrated experience conducting tax legislation and technical research.
- Strong experience in tax structuring and advisory.
- Experience working on complex tax matters rather than purely compliance-focused assignments.
- At least 3 years at a senior/supervisory level, with experience reviewing and developing team members.
- A relevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Law or a related discipline.
- CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification is highly regarded.
- A Master of Taxation / Master of Laws (Tax) or similar postgraduate qualification would be highly regarded.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- The ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients and colleagues.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across different teams.
Important – Please Read Before Applying
This is a Tax Consulting / Tax Advisory role, not a general Business Services or Tax Compliance position.
Candidates whose experience is primarily in Business Services, Business Advisory, general accounting or routine tax compliance are unlikely to be suitable for this opportunity.
We are particularly interested in professionals who have worked in a dedicated Tax Consulting or Tax Advisory environment and can demonstrate strong experience in:
Australian tax legislation | Technical tax research | Tax structuring | Complex tax advisory | Tax consulting
Why Join?
You will join a growing Tax Consulting team with a high volume of technically interesting work and the opportunity to work on complex client matters.
The role provides the opportunity to:
- Work on challenging and interesting tax consulting engagements
- Develop deeper technical tax expertise
- Work closely with experienced tax professionals
- Mentor and develop other team members
- Support internal training and broader firm initiatives
- Build strong client relationships and contribute to high-quality advisory outcomes
- Progress within a growing professional services environment
To apply: Please submit your CV outlining your relevant Tax Consulting and Australian tax advisory experience.
Pay: $130,000.00 – $155,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in Australian Tax Consulting / Tax Advisory, and what proportion of your experience is focused on technical tax advisory and consulting rather than general Business Services or tax compliance?
- Are you currently working, or have you recently worked, in Tax Consulting / Tax Advisory within a Big Four or established mid-tier professional services firm?
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Work Location: In person
