At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on indirect tax matters and support clients through major transactions.
- Company: Join BDO, a global leader in professional services with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy health perks, professional development support, and flexible leave options.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team focused on growth and community initiatives.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and build expertise while working on high-profile client engagements.
- Qualifications: Experience in indirect tax and a relevant degree in Commerce or Law.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals. We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully. Whether you’re building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our growing Indirect Tax team in Sydney. Working closely with our Partners, Directors and Managers, you will advise local and global organisations across a broad range of indirect tax matters, including GST, stamp duty, land tax and other state taxes. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist expertise, gain exposure to complex advisory matters, build trusted client relationships and contribute to a collaborative and high performing team.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in delivering high-quality advice on GST, stamp duty, payroll tax, land tax and other indirect tax matters across a diverse range of industries.
- Support clients through major transactions and projects, including mergers and acquisitions, restructures, due diligence reviews, property transactions and cross-border arrangements.
- Help clients manage their indirect tax obligations, including preparation of Business Activity Statements, duty submissions and assist in responses to reviews or audits.
- Build trusted relationships with clients through regular interaction and meeting participation.
- Contribute to a positive, high performing team culture focused on collaboration and excellence.
Why join our Tax team
Be part of a highly collaborative team where you’ll work closely with Partners and Directors on complex, high-profile client engagements across a broad range of indirect tax matters. You will have the opportunity to build deep technical expertise through hands-on experience, mentoring from senior professionals and ongoing learning opportunities, including industry conferences and support for professional qualifications such as CA, CTA and College of Law programs.
About You
- Demonstrated experience in indirect tax within professional services, a law firm or government.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, or a combined Law/Business or Commerce degree.
- Strong technical capability with the ability to apply legislation and guidance in a practical and commercial context.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
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.
Consultant / Senior Consultant, Indirect Tax in Sydney employer: BDO in Australia
At BDO, we pride ourselves on being a leading global professional services firm that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment in Sydney. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through extensive mentoring, ongoing learning opportunities, and a range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional development. Join us to work on complex client engagements while building meaningful relationships and advancing your career in a supportive culture that values diversity and excellence.
