Consultant – Private Tax 

 

If we change what we measure, do we change what we value? 

 

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.  

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world. 

 

What’s in it for you? 

 

We are looking for a Consultant for our growing EY Private Tax team in our Canberra office. Our team work with leading and inspiring entrepreneurs, private equity backed companies and founder led businesses.    

EY Private’s Tax practice believes a better working world is helping our clients navigate through a rapidly changing business and tax environment.  EY professionals combine agility, diverse thought, tax technical depth and the power of technology and analytics to provide exceptional value to clients by developing and executing strategies quickly and effectively, with strong accountability and governance. 

 

Your key responsibilities  

Provide advice to clients on the application of Australian tax laws.  

Provide strategic tax planning and structuring advice for outbound groups.  

Provide post-deal taxation services and ad-hoc tax advice to acquired corporates.  

Provide advice to clients in respect of tax corporate governance policies and processes.  

Review corporate income tax returns.  

Act as a key point of contact for your clients.   

Work with our Partners to execute market development initiatives.    

 

What we’re looking for 

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.   

Tax technical knowledge relevant to trusts and private companies  

Experience in Corporate Tax Advisory and Corporate Tax Compliance, ideally gained in a top-tier accounting firm or corporate business consulting environment  

Strong accounting skills in the field of corporate tax  

Enjoy working in a collegiate team environment  

Ability to build strong and lasting business relationships  

Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

  

Ideally, you’ll also have  

Strong commercial awareness  

First-class numerical and analytical skills  

 

Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with the potential of reduced hours to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options. 

 

What we can offer you 

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 

Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility 

Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness 

Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits  

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 www.ey.com/au/reconciliation 

 

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.  

  
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging— where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. 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. 

 

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. 

 

EY | Building a better working world  

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.