Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - Private Clients

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Employee ownership and equity rewards can play a powerful role in helping private businesses attract,retainand motivate their people. In this specialist roleas a Senior Associate orManager,you’llhelp clients,including founders and boards,think through how employee share schemes and broader reward arrangements can support their growth, succession,transactionor talent strategies.

As aSenior Associate or Manager in our Business Tax team(Employee Share Schemes),you’llplay a vital role inadvising private businesses on the tax and commercial considerations of employee share schemes and incentive arrangements.You’llwork alongside tax, legal, accounting,valuationsand reward specialists to help clients (including founders and executive boards)design,implementand manage equity-based reward structures that create long-term value for their people and their business.

This is not traditional Business Tax work. The focus is on Employee Share Schemes, reward and incentive arrangements, and tax consulting , making it a great opportunity for someone with a background in tax, legal, accounting, M&A;, deals, private business advisory or another related area who is interested in building aspecialisationin this growing field.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health — giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority.You’llwork with leading teams, explorenew technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than370,000 peoplewho value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together,we’rebuilding trust andshapingthe future.

What you’ll do:

- Advise private businesses on employee share schemes, equity incentives, option plans, performance rights, employee ownershiparrangements,and broader reward structures.
- Consult with clients on the tax implications of employee share schemes, including how different structures mayimpactthe business, founders,employees,and other stakeholders.
- Review and interpret scheme documents, shareholder agreements, transactiondocumentsand other legal materials, working closely with PwC’s legal specialists where needed.
- Support clients through key business events such as growth phases, succession planning, capital raises, transactions, restructures, acquisitions or exits,



where employee equity and reward arrangements may bean importantconsideration.
- Prepare client advice,presentations,and practical recommendations that explain complex tax and reward issues in a clear and commercially relevant way.
- Work collaboratively with teams across tax, legal, private business, deals and consulting to deliver integrated advice to clients.
- At Manager level, lead day-to-day client delivery, manage workstreams, support teammembers,and contribute to business development opportunities.
- Designing employee share or option plans for private companies
- Advising employees, founders and companies on the tax implications and opportunities of equity incentives.
- Determiningwhether the scheme qualifies for relevant ESS tax concessions
- Managing ESS reporting obligations to the tax authority and employees
- Supporting valuations of shares or options
- Advising on tax issues for start-ups, scale-upsand privately owned groups
- Helping with events like vesting, exercise, sale, buy-backs,exitsor IPOs
- Coordinating with legal, payroll,rewardand corporate tax teams

What we’re looking for:

- Experience in one or more relevant areas such as tax, legal, accounting,private businessadvisory, M&A;, deals, corporate advisory, employment taxes,rewardor employee share schemes.
- An interest in employee share schemes, reward, employee ownership and how tax advice can support broader business and people outcomes.
- Ability to read, interpret and work with legal and commercial documents, with support available from legal specialists whererequired.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through technical issues and apply them to real client situations.
- Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to clients and stakeholders in a practical and accessible way.
- Strong project management skills, attention todetailand the ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable skills

- Experience with employee share schemes, executive reward, equity incentives, start-up concessions, private companytransactions,or shareholder arrangements.
- CA, CPA, legal, tax, finance or other relevant professionalqualifications, or progress towards one.

What you’ll gain:





- The prospect to work with leading organisations andcutting-edgetechnology that challenge and expand yourexpertise.
- Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity, ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work.
- Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancingwhat’sbest for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
- Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
- Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability topurchaseadditionalleave on top of your four weeks.
- A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We know thatperksare as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the advantages that PwC has to offerhere.

We’recommitted to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and tomaintaininga safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments yourequireduring our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations youanticipateneeding to help you perform your role.

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

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Certifications

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Required Skills

Employee Share Schemes

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Calculating Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Support, Corporate Tax Planning, Corporate Tax Self Assessment, Creativity, Direct Tax, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Information Gathering {+ 35 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

July 1, 2026

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📌 Employee Share Scheme (ESS) Specialist| Senior Associate or Manager | Private Business Tax (Melbourne)
🏢 Pwc
📍 Melbourne