Associate Senior Associate, Corporate Tax

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the worlds 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 were proud to support the careers of over 1500 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

We are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to accelerate their career within our high-performing Sydney Corporate Tax team.

We provide tailored advice and insights for every aspect of the corporate tax process helping our clients to manage business-specific tax challenges such as tax audits international tax issues corporate governance obligations and mergers and acquisitions including due diligence and deal structuring.

This is a genuinely caring supportive team which will value your individual contribution: where your capability will not only be recognised and rewarded but also nurtured throughout your career milestones. The Partners are committed to and invested in your ongoing development to build technical compliance and advisory skills as well as non-technical skills such as leadership management and presentation.

• Opportunity to work closely and directly with Partners from day one with a transparent career development pathway

• Regular tax training through internal and external training platforms

• Day-to-day opportunities for hands-on involvement with clients with continuous mentoring and support from the team

Key responsibilities

• Preparation and review of company and trust tax returns for a wide range of clients

• Research and assistance with tax consulting advice (such as tax consolidation tax treaties hybrid mismatches Controlled Foreign Companies withholding taxes thin capitalisation permanent establishments AMITs etc)

• Assist clients with M&A activities including tax structuring and tax due diligence services

• Research and assist with preparing advice and calculations in connection with international tax issues

• Assist clients with ATO reviews governance matters and audits

• Work with the ATO to obtain rulings for clients

• Research and analyse technical tax issues and preparation of tax reports

• Assist with business development initiatives and proposals

Skills and experience

• University degree in a related discipline such as Accounting / Finance Business / Commerce Legal and / or relevant professional qualification(s)

• Significant corporate tax professional services experience

• Understanding of basic tax effect accounting calculations to determine tax liabilities

• Analytical skills and an inquisitive mindset with a desire to deeply understand clients businesses challenges and confident in applying knowledge to routine matters

• Previous experience assisting and coaching less experienced team members

• Demonstrable strong work ethic and commitment to excellent client service

If youre interested in this role but dont 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. Were a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds perspectives and ways of thinking. Were driven by our shared purpose we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.

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

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible / hybrid working options and Recharge Time available

• 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!

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