About this role

Senior Associate or Manager with Financial Services industry knowledge to join our Corporate Tax team in Sydney. The role involves delivering an exceptional experience for financial services clients – including banks, private equity and funds managers, and insurance providers – advising on a wide range of matters under the Australian taxation regime.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare and review company and trust tax returns for a wide range of large financial services clients.
- Research and assist with tax consulting advice (e.g., tax consolidation, tax treaties, hybrid mismatches, Controlled Foreign Companies, withholding taxes, thin capitalisation, permanent establishments, AMITs, etc.).
- Assist clients with M&A; activities, including tax structuring and tax due diligence services.
- Research and support preparation of advice and calculations related to international tax issues.
- Assist clients with ATO reviews, governance matters and audits.
- Work with the ATO to obtain rulings for clients.
- Research and analyze technical tax issues and prepare tax reports.
- Assist with business development initiatives and proposals.

Skills and experience

- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce, Law or a relevant skilled qualification.
- Significant corporate tax professional services experience working with financial services clients.
- Good understanding of taxation of entities in Australia and basic understanding of other taxes.
- Understanding of basic tax effect accounting calculations to determine tax liabilities.




- Analytical skills and an inquisitive mindset, with a desire to deeply understand clients’ businesses and challenges, and confidence applying knowledge to routine matters.
- Previous experience assisting and coaching less experienced team members.
- Demonstrable strong work ethic and commitment to excellent client service.

About our corporate tax team

Our Corporate Tax team provides tailored advice and insights for every aspect of the corporate tax process, helping clients manage business‑specific tax challenges such as tax audits, international tax issues, corporate governance obligations, and mergers and acquisitions. We value individual contribution, nurture technical compliance and advisory skills, and support career milestones with transparent development pathways and regular training.

Benefits

- Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days.
- 9‑day fortnight with no salary reduction.
- Support to undertake CA or other postgraduate study.
- Structured learning and development at all career levels.
- Fully funded gym membership, health insurance discounts, and other perks.
- Opportunity to work closely with Partners and experience secondments with blue‑chip financial services clients.

Commitment to inclusion

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+ community, individuals with disability or neurodivergent. Contact Sarah McGrory for support.

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📌 Senior Associate / Manager / Senior Manager, Corporate Tax (Financial Services) (City of Sydney)
🏢 Grant Thornton Australia
📍 City of Sydney