Tax Professional

Location

This position can be based in any of PwC's offices throughout Australia.

About PwC Australia

At PwC Australia, our foundation is built upon strategic insight, innovation, technical precision, and accuracy. Our Tax division is structured to ensure that the advice we deliver is not only technically sound but also strategically applicable and practically implementable.

Our Tax practice offers diverse opportunities across Australian offices. Leverage your experience in tax consulting—gained in Big 4 or professional services settings—to help clients navigate a complex tax landscape through innovative approaches.

Role Overview

As a Tax Professional, you will be instrumental in providing tailored solutions to clients. Your role will include assisting clients in meeting compliance and risk management needs as well as engaging in strategic tax planning, corporate structuring, and implementing transactional technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of client-specific tax needs and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Support a diverse portfolio of prominent Australian clients in financial services, helping them adapt to evolving tax regulations while building strong relationships.
• Manage client accounts and foster relationships across various industry sectors; interact with relevant tax authorities as required.
• Contribute to complex and strategic tax projects, receiving exposure to corporate and global tax practices including Tax Controversy, US Tax Advisory, GST, and Real Estate & Infrastructure Tax.
• Work collaboratively with clients and internal teams to proactively manage Australian tax obligations, informed by a keen awareness of their requirements.
• Formulate strategies within teams to address intricate tax technical issues and meet client deadlines effectively.
• Champion the adoption of technology-based solutions to improve compliance processes for clients and tax business units.
• Maintain enthusiasm for embracing change, helping the Tax team lead through an increasingly complicated tax environment with innovative strategies.
• Demonstrate a proactive interest in technology and its benefits for automation.
• Coach, mentor, and support the development of junior team members.

Candidate Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA or master’s degree are highly desirable.
• Experience providing tax advisory and compliance services such as that acquired at a Big 4 accounting firm, mid-tier firm, or law firm.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian tax market with some exposure to international tax matters.
• Ability to utilize data analytics to generate insights that support decision-making.
• Capability to assist clients during regulatory audits, investigations, and disclosures effectively.
• Proven attention to detail, research prowess, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal communication, verbal communication, business writing, and proficiency with Excel.
• Enjoy working in an innovative and cooperative team environment.
• Possess a natural inclination for solving complex problems and reimagining possibilities for clients.
• Exhibit integrity and genuine care for colleagues and clients.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Engage with leading organizations and utilize advanced technology to continually expand your expertise.
• Flexibility in how, where, and when you work, promoting balance between personal needs, team dynamics, and client commitments.
• Clear advancement pathways supported by ongoing learning and leadership programs.
• Generous leave policies including four weeks of annual leave plus floating public holidays to support a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Information

The minimum annual salary for a Senior Associate level in this role is AUD 89,000, inclusive of superannuation. Higher positions offer salaries aligned with respective pay bands above this figure.

PwC Australia is committed to equitable and respectful recruitment practices regardless of applicants' backgrounds, disabilities, neurodivergence, or any other protected attributes. Applicants are encouraged to disclose any accommodations needed during recruitment or employment for optimal performance.

Kindly note that recruitment agencies are not to submit candidates for this vacancy; only direct applications will be accepted.