Manager - Private Clients Tax Advisory

About the role

RSM Australia is looking for a Manager to join its Private Client Tax Advisory team. The manager partners with clients and senior leaders to give expert advice on a range of taxation matters, including income tax, capital gains tax, structuring and tax controversy. The role involves complex, rewarding client engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, research and resolve complex tax issues and advise on M&A, structuring, tax planning and ATO disputes.
• Prepare formal written tax advice, memoranda and reasonably arguable position papers.
• Advise clients on practical and commercial issues and develop solutions that add value to their business.
• Share knowledge as a subject matter expert on best practices and market trends.
• Apply tax technical knowledge to client activities and deliver complex tax planning.
• Prepare complex deferred tax calculations for large groups, consolidated groups and MEC groups.
• Review complex income tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships and trusts, and review work papers to ensure evidence is documented.
• Consider long-term risk on tax matters and meet with clients to build positive relationships.
• Manage the team's workflow, communicate frequently with partners, review junior team members' work and ensure information is properly recorded in the firm's systems.

Required profile

• Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Law or a related discipline.
• CA, CTA or equivalent professional qualification completed.
• 5-7 years' experience in a professional services environment.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing team members.
• Desirable: Master of Tax (MTax), Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD); experience as a solicitor.

Required skills

• Strong technical tax knowledge and experience providing tax advisory services.
• Excellent written communication, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

RSM offers a range of health, wellness, financial and lifestyle benefits. Applications are made through the online application form; agencies are not contacted directly.