Sydney CBD | Competitive Salary + Bonus | Global Advisory Firm
Advise on complex stamp duty and state tax matters arising from property, corporate and M&A; transactions
Join a growing global advisory firm with exposure to sophisticated clients
Competitive remuneration, performance bonuses, flexible working and strong career progression
Our client is a leading international professional services firm with an expanding Australian tax advisory practice, providing specialist advice to corporate groups, investors, private businesses and high-net-worth clients.
The firm is seeking an experienced Stamp Duty / State Taxes Manager or Senior Manager to join its Sydney team, advising on complex transactions, corporate restructures and state taxation matters.
This opportunity will suit a technically strong tax professional seeking greater autonomy, sophisticated advisory work and the support of a global skilled services platform.
The Role
Provide specialist stamp duty and state tax advice to corporate clients, property investors and private businesses on complex transactions and restructures.
Responsibilities include:
Advising on stamp duty implications of property, corporate and M&A; transactions
Providing advice on landholder duty, transfer duty and corporate reconstruction relief
Reviewing transaction structures to identify duty risks and potential exemptions
Advising on share acquisitions, unit trust transactions and ownership changes
Preparing technical advice, duty calculations, exemption applications and rulings




Assisting with state revenue authority audits, assessments and disputes
Managing client engagements and collaborating with transaction and corporate tax specialists
About You
Experience in Stamp Duty, State Taxes or Transaction Tax within a Big 4, mid-tier, specialist advisory or legal practice
Strong technical understanding of Australian stamp duty legislation, particularly NSW duties
Experience advising on property transactions, corporate restructures, landholder duty or M&A-related; duty matters
Ability to interpret complex legislation and deliver practical, commercially focused advice
Strong written communication, technical research and client relationship skills
Experience dealing with state revenue authorities highly regarded
Accounting, taxation or legal qualifications relevant to the role
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Competitive remuneration with performance-based bonus opportunities
Flexible working arrangements and a culture that values work-life balance
Join a growing specialist tax practice backed by a global advisory platform
Work on complex, high-value property and corporate transactions
Greater autonomy, minimal bureaucracy and direct access to senior leadership
Collaborate with transaction tax, corporate tax and other advisory specialists
Access to professional development, mentoring and international expertise
Genuine opportunities to progress into senior leadership as the Australian practice expands
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📌 State Tax Manager / Stamp Duty Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Hedley Scott
📍 Sydney