Senior Manager, Corporate Tax (Financial Services)

About the role

Grant Thornton Australia is looking for a Senior Manager with financial services industry knowledge to join its Corporate Tax team in Sydney. Working in an established, knowledgeable and supportive team, you will advise banks, private equity and funds managers, insurance providers and other financial services clients on a wide range of matters relating to the Australian taxation regime. The team covers tax audits, international tax issues, corporate governance obligations and M&A due diligence and deal structuring.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review company and trust tax returns for large financial services clients
• Research and assist with tax consulting advice such as tax consolidation, tax treaties, hybrid mismatches, Controlled Foreign Companies, withholding taxes, thin capitalisation, permanent establishments and AMITs
• Assist clients with M&A activities, including tax structuring and tax due diligence
• Research and assist with advice and calculations on international tax issues
• Assist clients with ATO reviews, governance matters and audits, and work with the ATO to obtain rulings
• Research and analyse technical tax issues and prepare tax reports
• Assist with business development initiatives and proposals

Required profile

• University degree in a related discipline such as Accounting, Finance, Business or Commerce, or a relevant professional qualification
• Significant corporate tax professional services experience with financial services clients
• Previous experience assisting and coaching less experienced team members
• Demonstrable strong work ethic and commitment to excellent client service

Required skills

• Good understanding of the taxation of entities in Australia
• Basic understanding of taxes and tax effect accounting calculations to determine tax liabilities
• Analytical skills and an inquisitive mindset, with confidence applying knowledge to routine matters

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working, with Recharge Time to support work-life balance
• Opportunities to work closely with Partners from day one, with regular tax training and hands-on client work
• Secondment opportunities with blue-chip financial services clients
• Support for CA or other postgraduate study, and structured learning and development
• Fully funded gym membership and health insurance discounts