Senior Corporate Tax Manager in Melbourne

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

The opportunity

The quality of our Corporate Tax Team and the work we do has attracted increased demand for our services and our team is growing quickly. We are looking for experienced tax professionals to become an integrated part of our team, including high quality Tax Managers with 4-8 years professional services or industry experience. This is a hybrid position based in Naarm - Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the leadership team to coordinate and manage the provision of taxation services for an allocated book of corporate clients, overseeing day-to-day operations, corporate income tax compliance, and the preparation and review of income tax returns and tax accounting calculations.
• Deliver a full spectrum of corporate taxation advisory services tailored to client needs, while supporting senior team members in complex tax engagements, including ATO risk reviews, audits, and ruling application processes, with the backing of Australia’s top tax technicians.
• Be a key point of contact for our clients, requiring you to collaborate with our specialist teams in bringing expertise to our corporate clients including in the areas of international tax and transfer pricing, tax controversy and transactions.
• Supervise and mentor the team, including senior consultants, consultants, and graduates, by acting as a 'Counsellor' for junior members, fostering their career development, and contributing to a positive team culture that promotes high performance, collaboration, and celebrates successes.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Possess detailed knowledge and experience with the Australian taxation system, acquired through work in a professional services firm or a comparable industry role, along with expertise in corporate income tax compliance calculations, processes, and ATO lodgement obligations.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and confidence in leading direct engagements with clients on substantive tax matters and coordinating various engagements, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in all interactions.
• Hold a CA qualification or equivalent, or have completed other postgraduate studies (e.g., Tax Masters), with technical knowledge of IFRS and Tax Accounting considered an advantage, though not essential.
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Attention to detail and task oriented.

At EY, we’re redefining what it means to work in Tax. Our professionals are empowered by AI to elevate the quality, speed and strategic impact of their work. This isn’t about replacing expertise – it’s about amplifying it. By embedding AI into our daily workflows, we’re freeing up time for higher-value thinking, improving accuracy, and delivering smarter outcomes for clients.

Here’s how we use AI to shape your future in Tax with confidence:

• Accelerate complex reviews: AI compares tax reports, due diligence files and checklists in minutes, saving hours of manual work.
• Enhance quality and compliance: Automated checks ensure deliverables meet EY’s rigorous standards for risk and quality.
• Streamline tax calculations: Copilot extracts and reconciles financial data to support accurate, audit-ready tax filings.
• Simplify client communications: Drafts emails, summaries and templates based on real-time document and inbox analysis.
• Unlock strategic insights: Supports market analysis and opportunity spotting to help you stay ahead of client needs.
• Boost personal productivity: From learning new tax topics to preparing for meetings, AI helps you work smarter every day.

What We Offer You

• 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.
• 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 up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. 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.

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