Senior Manager - Corporate Tax - Financial Services - Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Senior Manager - Corporate Tax - Financial Services

The opportunity

EY Financial Services has experienced rapid growth over the past five years, making this an exciting time to join our team and shape the future of the financial services industry. We’re looking for a Senior Manager to join our dynamic Corporate Tax team in Sydney.

Our culture is built on collaboration and inclusion, where diverse perspectives drive innovation. We value flexibility and work-life balance, offering part-time options and tailored career development programmes to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

As a Corporate Tax Senior Manager, you’ll deliver practical, forward-thinking solutions to help clients navigate complex tax challenges and manage their obligations effectively. You’ll work closely with talented professionals across Sydney and Brisbane, providing strategic advice that maximises business outcomes while staying ahead of regulatory change.

Your role will be pivotal in helping clients achieve their goals and supporting EY’s continued growth strategy.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide Australian income tax advisory and compliance services to clients in:
  • Banking and capital markets
  • Wealth and asset management (including superannuation funds)
  • Insurance
• Manage and develop a portfolio of financial services clients, delivering high-quality tax compliance, provisions, and advisory services.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, identifying growth opportunities and contributing to our strategic objectives.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and excellence.

Skills and attributes for success

• 8+ years’ experience in Australian corporate income tax or fund tax, ideally within a top-tier or mid-tier accounting firm, or corporate environment (including superannuation, insurance, banking, and wealth management).
• Strong ability to manage multiple complex engagements, influence outcomes, and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Proven leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing teams.
• Completed CA qualifications or equivalent

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Enthusiasm and a strong passion to succeed

Location and flexibility

This role can be based in any of our offices: Warrang (Sydney), Naarm (Melbourne), Meanjin (Brisbane), Boorloo (Perth), Ngambri (Canberra), or Tarndanya (Adelaide). Flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, are available—let’s discuss what works best for you.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

Please be advised that our offices in Oceania will be closed from 19 December and will reopen in early January. As a result, there will be a delay in responding to applications during this period. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Thank you for considering a career with EY.