Tax Manager - International Tax and Transactions

About the role

EY is looking for a Tax Manager to join its international tax and transactions practice in Sydney. You will advise clients on tax structuring, tax advisory, due diligence and other transaction support, covering private equity, large multinationals and managed funds in sectors such as healthcare, real estate, infrastructure, technology, consumer and life sciences. You will also advise on income tax matters for corporates, trusts and partnerships, working on complex transactions and international projects within a national team.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on domestic and international tax matters across the M&A life cycle, including due diligence, structuring and advisory engagements.
• Prepare tax opinions and reports on supply chains, fund structures, capital structures and global reorganisations.
• Project manage clients and internal teams to deliver multidisciplinary projects across specialties and geographies.
• Build and maintain client relationships and provide high-quality, timely solutions.
• Support and guide junior team members and stay up to date with tax law changes and industry trends.

Required profile

• At least 5 years' experience in Australian tax consulting, in a tax consulting, corporate or legal tax environment.
• Prior income tax compliance experience is a plus.
• Experience managing a team of junior staff.
• Flexibility to work reduced hours is possible; the role is listed as hybrid.

Required skills

• Strong foundation in income tax, with continuous research of tax legislation and case law.
• Project management, including budgeting, delivery timetables and coordinating team input.
• Ability to adapt to technology solutions, including AI.
• Clear verbal and written communication of complex tax concepts, including reviewing junior staff's work.
• Nice to have: inbound and outbound transaction consulting, international tax research, tax due diligence, deal structuring and post-acquisition planning.

What we offer

• Career development with future-focused skills and world-class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A benefits package including a yearly wellness incentive, an extra 8 weeks of flex leave per year and family-friendly policies such as up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• A competitive salary open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.