Senior Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our client, based in Canberra for a full time, permanent position. This pivotal role offers significant career progression, including a clear pathway to partnership for the right candidate. You will lead and mentor staff, oversee client engagements, deliver expert advisory services, and contribute strategically to the firm’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of accountants, fostering growth and high performance.
  
  
• Oversee client portfolios, delivering expert tax planning, structuring, and advisory services.
  
  
• Provide strategic business advice including forecasting, cash flow management, and growth strategies.
  
  
• Review and manage the preparation of tax returns and financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs, and high-net-worth individuals.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with tax obligations and stay up to date with legislative changes.
  
  
• Work with senior leaders to drive business development and contribute to strategic growth.
  
  

To be suitable for the role you will have:

• CA/CPA qualified.
  
  
• 5+ years’ experience in a senior tax or advisory role.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation and compliance.
  
  
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
  
  
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
  
  
• Commercial mindset with business development acumen.
  
  
• Proficiency with accounting software and business technology tools.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience advising SMEs and high-net-worth individuals.
  
  
• Strong technical writing and report preparation experience.
  
  
• Familiarity with project and risk management principles.
  
  

How to Apply
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional ready to take the next step in their career with genuine partnership prospects.

Apply today through Chandler Macleod, or contact Fiona Bell on 02 6268 9931 or fiona.bell@chandlermacleod.com
 

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.