Senior Manager or Director - Private Corporate Tax

 

The opportunity

 

EY Private’s Tax practice believes a better working world is helping our clients navigate through a rapidly changing business and tax environment.  EY professionals combine agility, diverse thought, tax technical depth and the power of technology and analytics to provide exceptional value to clients by developing and executing strategies quickly and effectively, with strong accountability and governance.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director or Senior Manager to join our Private Corporate Tax team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with clients, build strong relationships, and lead teams to deliver exceptional tax advisory services. You will be working with complex businesses, including entrepreneurs, private equity-owned corporates, and founder-led businesses.

 

This is a hybrid position. This role is based in Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

• Provide comprehensive tax advisory services for inbound and outbound groups, and post-deal taxation services for acquired corporates.
• Offer guidance on tax corporate governance policies and processes, and review corporate income tax returns.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, managing the delivery of tax services and building strong client relationships through effective communication and engagement.
• Collaborate with Partners to execute market development initiatives and drive business growth.

 

Skills and attributes for success     

 

• Experience in Corporate Tax Advisory and Corporate Tax Compliance, ideally gained in a top-tier accounting firm or corporate business consulting environment
• Tax technical knowledge relevant to private companies
• Experience in managing junior staff and their development
• Ability to build strong and lasting business relationships

 

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Strong commercial awareness
• First-class numerical and analytical skills

 

What we offer you

 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

 

 

Acknowledgement of Country

 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

 

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