Senior Manager – M&A Tax

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About the Role

Are you a M&A Tax advisory professional?

Are you looking for a role at an expanding Private Equity and M&A focussed Tax practice which offers a platform for professional growth and development whilst working alongside experienced and credentialled Partners and Directors?

BDO has a unique opportunity available for experienced M&A Tax Managers and Senior Managers to join its Private Equity & Corporate M&A Tax team based in Sydney.

Successful applicants will become key members of a dedicated and collaborative team who work closely with a range of domestic and international private equity & VC firms along with many corporate clients assisting them with their critical interest in Australia as well as the opportunity to more broadly assist those clients globally as part of the wider BDO International Private Equity & Corporate M&A team.

On joining BDO, you can expect to:

be engaged to work on the full kaleidoscope of Private Equity/M&A tax advisory work comprising of Tax due diligence, domestic and international transaction structuring, transaction documentation reviews, modelling, MEP structuring, FIRB considerations, Private Binding Ruling Preparation, fund structuring;

act as a contact person for internal and external stakeholders on transactions, directly liaising with clients, commercial lawyers, investment bankers, investigating accountants and other service providers ;

work closely with Partners and other Directors across various BDO tax and Corporate Finance, Commercial Due Diligence and other Deal Advisory services teams also engaged on a transaction; and

have an opportunity to build enduring relationships with clients to develop your professional practice; and

work in an inclusive, supportive and professional environment as part of a wider National Tax team which has significant growth ambitions.

About you

A successful applicant will have the following:

4 - 8 years' Australian tax experience in working with a M&A/Deals Advisory or corporate tax advisory practice of a either Big 4 Accounting firm/Mid-tier accounting firm or as a Corporate Tax advisor at a Law firm;

Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Accounting or Law along with attendant Professional qualifications as a CA, CTA or as a lawyer,

A commercial understanding of M&A transactions.

Strong project management, interpersonal and communication skills.

Sound track record of advising on tax due diligence, tax structuring and fund structuring skills with an interest to develop these further.

A collaborative, innovative and inclusive working style.

An enquiring mind, open to new ways of thinking and approaches and unafraid to challenge the status quo.

A passion for Tax!

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au