• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
• Clear pathway to Director / Partner within a positive, supportive team environment
• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

An exciting opportunity now exists for a passionate Senior Manager with State Taxes, Stamp Duty and / or Land Tax expertise to join our Specialist Tax team, based in either Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney.

Our Specialist Tax team enjoys a diverse client portfolio, working across various industries including (but not limited to) financial services, energy and resources energy, health and aged care, not-for-profit, real estate and construction, and public sector. In close collaboration with our Partners, you will be responsible for running client delivery teams and providing consulting support on a multitude of challenging and rewarding local and international engagements.

You’ll be an integral member of a supportive, successful team who really love what they do, working alongside some of the best in the field. Your knowledge and commitment to the highest standards of technical expertise will be truly valued.

You’ll also contribute to the learning and development of our graduates and associates as one of Australia’s leading graduate employers, as well as provide technical training sessions and coaching / mentoring other team members as required.

Key responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused advice to clients with a focus on state taxes, such as stamp duty and land tax
• Prepare lodgements, private ruling applications and exemption applications on a variety of state taxes matters
• Provide tailored advice to clients on complexities and developments in tax legislation and the potential implications for their business
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships while working closely with internal teams
• Drive growth while building a personal brand, leveraging internal and external networks to deliver enhanced career and client opportunities
• Provide mentorship, coaching and training opportunities to other team members, contributing to a culture of innovation and collaboration both within Specialist Tax and across the wider firm

Skills and experience

• Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Law, Accounting, or Business / Commerce, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
• Significant relevant experience in a similar environment, such as accounting or law
• Excellent stakeholder management, written and spoken communication skills, with an interest in developing strong client relationships
• Ability to interpret, formulate and present technical and legal advice to different audiences
• A willingness and ability to provide coaching and mentorship to less experienced team members

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Funded professional membership and study assistance
• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having a disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for more information about how we support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact Betty Alexander from our Talent Acquisition team on gttalentscouts@au.gt.com

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.