You’ll be instrumental in helping privately-owned businesses confidently navigate complex tax environments. As a Senior Associate, Private Business (Business Tax), you will provide customised tax advisory and compliance services, supporting clients ranging from family enterprises and partnerships to privately-held companies.

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’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of private business clients, understanding their unique tax needs, and providing tailored advice.
- Ensure clients meet their tax obligations by preparing and reviewing tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current regulations.
- Advise clients on tax-efficient strategies to optimize their tax positions, including succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and reorganization.
- Stay updated with the latest tax laws and regulations, conduct in-depth research to provide clients with informed guidance.
- Mentor and support junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
- Identify potential tax risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, protecting clients' interests.
- Provide updates to clients on tax-related issues, helping them stay informed about changes in tax legislation.
- Provide tax compliance, tax planning and tax advisory services for large client groups with multiple types of entities including trusts, companies, partnership and individuals;
- Assist clients with tax related services for acquiring businesses such as tax due diligence, reviewing tax sections of purchase agreements and the process of implementing the acquired entities such as tax consolidation calculations and stub period tax returns;

What we are looking for
- Driving client growth by delivering exceptional service and identifying opportunities for additional services and solutions.
- Innovate and streamline tax processes within the team, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.




- Work closely with other departments (e.g., audit, advisory) to provide holistic solutions to clients.
- Help expand the firm's market presence by identifying an At PwC, we work collaboratively to forge a brighter future for our people, clients, and the communities we serve. As a Senior Associate in our Private Clients team, you'll play a critical role in providing high-quality external audit services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing financial reporting across a wide spectrum of industries, from small, fast-growing companies to large entities. Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle significant challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—allowing you to make a substantial impact. Here, your development is our priority. You’ll work with top-tier teams, embrace recent technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global network of over 370,000 professionals who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do

- Assist in planning and executing external audits of financial statements in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
- Conduct substantive testing and detailed audit procedures to identify risks and ensure accuracy.
- Evaluate internal controls and financial processes to support audit objectives.
- Prepare clear and concise audit documentation, reports, and findings for clients and senior team members.
- Identify and communicate audit issues, collaborating with clients to resolve financial reporting challenges.
- Engage in continuous improvement activities to enhance audit efficiency and quality.

What we’re looking for

Core skills

- Audit Expertise: Minimum 3 years of experience in external audit; ideally, one year as a Senior Auditor or equivalent with exposure to private clients, owner-managed businesses.




- Bachelor's degree in commerce or finance, with progress toward or completion of a recognised CA qualification.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse financial information, identify risks, and apply professional judgement to audit processes.
- Teamwork and Development: Strong collaboration skills with a willingness to learn from and support senior colleagues.
- Communication Skills: Ability to prepare audit findings clearly and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Industry Awareness and Regulatory Understanding: Foundational knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and regulatory requirements, with a commitment to ongoing learning.

What you’ll gain

- Opportunities to work with leading organizations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
- Flexibility in choosing when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best 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 including four weeks of annual leave and floating public holidays to support your work-life balance.
- A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We understand that perks are as important as financial rewards. Explore all the benefits PwC has to offer here. Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Senior Associate in our Private Clients team and make an impact that exceeds expectations. Apply now and advance your career with a team shaping the future.

We’re committed to treating all job applicants fairly and respectfully, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. On the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. Applications are only accepted directly from individuals.

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📌 EOI | Senior Associate | Private Business Tax (Sydney)
🏢 PwC Australia
📍 Sydney