Senior Associate, Private Enterprise Tax Advisory in Sydney

Experienced role delivering bespoke private tax advisory to a diverse client portfolio.

Flexible and hybrid working that supports when, where and how you work.

Recharge Time to refresh, reset and support work-life balance.

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms. Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience. In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role:

Our growing Private Enterprise (Private Tax Advisory) team is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our vibrant, friendly Sydney office. Business owners and private groups face a wide range of challenges throughout the business lifecycle, including growth, restructuring, acquisitions and mergers, succession planning and exit strategies. As part of our Reach for Remarkable brand promise, Grant Thornton’s people are committed to delivering a strikingly different client experience that is agile, authentic and personal. In this role, you will work closely with Partners and Directors to provide practical, commercially focused tax advice to privately owned businesses, family groups and high‑net‑worth individuals, while also supporting ongoing compliance obligations that underpin quality advisory outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver tax advice on issues such as restructures, Division 7A, CGT, trust taxation, succession and estate planning, international tax and various other complex tax matters, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support tax due diligence engagements for acquisitions of private groups, including reviewing tax risks, structuring considerations and transaction impacts.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships through proactive communication and a solutions‑focused approach.
• Support Partners and Directors with client meetings, proposals and the delivery of advisory and transaction‑related engagements.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on technical matters and professional development.

Skills and experience:

• Qualification(s) and / or professional accreditation(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, Law, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s).
• Have commenced (or planning to commence) a CA qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in tax advisory within a chartered accounting or law firm environment.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with a genuine commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes and a positive client experience.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities within a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, with the ability to apply technical reasoning and reach well‑considered conclusions, including testing assumptions, communicating reasoning clearly, and knowing when to seek guidance or collaborate with senior colleagues.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible working options and Recharge Time available.
• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study.
• Structured learning and development at all career levels.
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts.
• And many more!