Associate, Corporate Tax

• •Enjoy a diverse client portfolio and leaders who invest in your professional development
• •Flexible and hybrid working that supports when, where and how you work
• •Recharge Time to refresh, reset and support work-life balance

Grant Thornton Australia is one of Australia’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

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About this role

We are looking for an Associate to accelerate their career within our high-performing Adelaide 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 and senior team members 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

You will also develop your leadership and mentoring skills, helping to provide technical training and learning opportunities for other team members such as Graduates and Vacationers.

Skills and experience

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

CA qualified (or working towards your CA qualification)

Significant corporate tax professional services experience

Good understanding of taxation of entities in Australia and basic understanding of taxes

Understanding of basic tax effect accounting calculations to determine tax liabilities

Analytical skills and an inquisitive, commercial 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 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 ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.

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:

Flexible / hybrid working options and Recharge Time available

Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study

Structured learning and development at all career levels

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/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about 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 our Talent Acquisition team at 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.

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