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Associate Director Business & Tax Advisory

KPMG Australia


Job Location:

Gold Coast - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Where can a career at KPMG take you We provide an environment for Connection Variety and Growth.

Our Mid-Market & Private team supports clients in managing to plan for their continued business success and growth. We decisively deliver new ways of thinking big-picture perspectives and acute insights that help clients make informed choices to deal with complex issues. 

About the team

The Business & Tax Advisory team is shaping the future of tax and business advisory and were looking for talented professionals to grow with us. We help private businesses start-ups family groups and listed companies thrive.

This is your opportunity to connect to something bigger through our global network while developing your technical expertise client management capabilities and leadership skills in an environment where people are at the centre of what we do and no two days are the same.

This role can be based in Brisbane or Gold Coast. 

Your Opportunity

As an Associate Director you will play a key leadership role within the team combining client ownership strategic advisory and people leadership to drive both client and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead the delivery of tax and accounting solutions across a diverse portfolio including privately owned businesses family groups SMEs trusts partnerships and international structures
  • Act as a trusted advisor building strong client relationships and leading high-value engagements from planning through to delivery
  • Take ownership of a significant client portfolio including leading meetings presentations and strategic discussions with senior stakeholders
  • Oversee and review complex compliance and advisory work ensuring technical excellence and commercial value
  • Drive strategic advisory engagements including structuring growth initiatives and business transformation projects
  • Contribute to business development identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and expand the practice
  • Lead coach and inspire a team fostering a high-performance inclusive and collaborative culture

How are you extraordinary

You are a people-first leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to inspire and develop others. You thrive in a client-facing environment and bring a proactive commercial mindset to everything you do.

Your Experience

  • Proven experience at Senior Manager or Associate Director level within a public practice accounting environment preferably within a mid-tier or large accounting firm.
  • Strong background in private business tax accounting and advisory services
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex client engagements and stakeholder relationships
  • Track record of leading coaching and developing teams
  • Experience across a mix of compliance and advisory work including structuring and mid-market client issues
  • Strong commercial acumen with an ability to contribute to business development and growth initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and compliance requirements.

Qualifications :

Completed CA CPA or equivalent professional qualification.


Additional Information :

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate highly skilled professionals whove got your back. Youll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive equitable culture.

At KPMG youll take control over how you work. Were embracing a new way of working in many ways from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks including retail discounts health and wellbeing initiatives learning and growth opportunities salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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