Associate / Senior Associate, Corporate Tax (Sydney)

Associate/Senior Associate, Corporate Tax

Location: Sydney

Work type: Full time

Category: Tax, Hybrid working

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a high-performing Corporate Tax team within a leading professional services firm. This role offers excellent career development opportunities, including direct partner mentorship, client secondments, and a 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction.

About the Role

You will be joining a supportive and dynamic Corporate Tax team that provides comprehensive solutions across all aspects of corporate taxation. The team specializes in helping clients navigate complex challenges including tax audits, international tax issues, corporate governance obligations, and mergers and acquisitions.

This position offers:

- Direct partnership engagement from day one with clear career progression pathways

- Regular technical tax training through internal and external platforms

- Hands-on client involvement with continuous mentoring and support

- A nurturing environment where your capabilities will be recognized, rewarded, and developed

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and review company and trust tax returns for diverse clients

- Research and assist with tax consulting advice, including:

- Tax consolidation

- Tax treaties

- Hybrid mismatches

- Controlled Foreign Companies

- Withholding taxes

- Thin capitalisation

- Permanent establishments

- AMITs

- Support M&A activities, including tax structuring and due diligence services

- Research and prepare advice for international tax issues

- Assist clients with ATO reviews, governance matters and audits

- Liaise with the ATO to obtain rulings for clients

- Research and analyze technical tax issues and prepare tax reports

- Contribute to business development initiatives and proposals

Required Skills and Experience

- University degree in Accounting/Finance, Business/Commerce, Legal or related discipline

- Significant corporate tax professional services experience

- Strong understanding of Australian taxation of entities

- Knowledge of tax effect accounting calculations

- Analytical skills and inquisitive mindset

- Experience in assisting and coaching junior team members

- Demonstrated strong work ethic and commitment to client service

Benefits

- 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

- Flexible working arrangements

- Support for CA or postgraduate study

- Structured learning and development programs

- Fully funded gym membership and health insurance discounts

- Client secondment opportunities

- Comprehensive professional development

To apply: Please submit your application through the platform link provided.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.