Job description

Requisition ID:  688841

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

EY Private is a growing practice within EY Tax where you’ll see that growth reflected in your career. The team has a dedicated focus toward serving privately held companies and their owners and their families.  These clients span from family owned businesses to private equity owned companies. One thing they all have in common is they are high growth companies.  As many companies choose to no longer go public, this is an ever increasing and exciting group of companies from start-up companies all the way to multi-billion-dollar global private enterprises.  With a diverse portfolio of interesting and challenging work, you’ll make an impact on some of the most technically demanding tax planning and compliance projects around.

You will also work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where you’ll have the freedom to innovate for clients and shape your career through our comprehensive development programs to help you be the best version of yourself, both inside and outside of work.

Your key responsibilities

Provide advice to clients on the application of Australian tax laws

You will provide financial reporting and tax compliance services to our clients

Advise clients on their key business issues using a wide range of technology in real time

Contribute to strategic planning for, and the implementation of, family governance frameworks and structures

Work across multiple projects and clients, including entrepreneurial start-ups, established private businesses and high-net worth individuals and families

Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables

Communicating complex tax issues to non-tax professionals and clients

Maintaining your reputation in your field by constantly updating and sharing your technical and finest practice knowledge

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

Tax technical knowledge relevant to individuals and private groups including experience in tax issues associated with trusts, Division 7A and CGT

Completed an undergraduate qualification in Accounting and have completed or undertaking the CA program

An understanding of estate and wealth planning

Strong communication skills, team focus and the ability to manage priorities for multiple clients

Ability to build strong and lasting business relationships

Strong commercial awareness

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience in tax digital technologies and data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tabluea RPA,

What we offer

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs.

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or  phone +61 3 8650 7788 (option 1).

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.  

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

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