Assistant Manager – Tax Advisory | Top 40 Firm & 2 days WFH New

• $120k - $130k + Super + Bonus
• Sydney, CBD - 2 days WFH
• A firm with an international presence and exposure to interesting clients
• Great benefits - 6 weeks annual leave & work anywhere in Australia for a month

Are you a Tax Senior ready to step into management, or an Assistant Manager looking to build on your tax advisory experience?

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's fast growing Chartered Accounting firms, with a national footprint known for its collaborative culture and work with successful business owners, high-net-worth individuals and complex private client groups. The firm’s unique business model, coupled with their drive for their client’s growth and diversity, make them a great place for ambitious people to reach their potential and thrive.

They are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join their Sydney team, who will manage a portfolio of clients, while supporting Partner, across the tax piece including tax advisory, structuring, wealth, asset protection engagements and business performance. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of client relationships, review complex tax compliance work, and mentor junior team members in a collaborative and high performing environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tax advice and consulting services to business owners, high-net-worth individuals and complex investment structures.
• Assisting with tax advisory, structuring, wealth management and asset protection engagements.
• Advising on tax changes and their implications for clients, including Federal Budget updates.
• Managing client relationships, budgets, deadlines and service delivery.
• Reviewing complex financial statements and tax returns across individuals, trusts, partnerships, companies and SMSFs.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Identifying opportunities to add value to clients and contribute to business development.

Why you will love this opportunity:

• Career progression: Genuine scope to grow your technical expertise and progress your career.
• Interesting work: Exposure to complex tax matters, advisory engagements, tax structuring and asset protection.
• Supportive leadership: Work closely with experienced Partners who are invested in your development.
• Collaborative culture: Join a close-knit Sydney team backed by a broader national network of experienced accountants.
• Flexibility: Enjoy 2 days working from home, plus the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year.
• Work-life balance: Access up to 6 weeks of annual leave.
• Professional development: Study support and encouragement to pursue further qualifications and specialist tax expertise.
• Additional perks: Annual wellbeing allowance and discretionary bonus.

This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional compliance work and develop your expertise across tax advisory, structuring and wealth, working closely with experienced Partners in a supportive and collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will be CA/CPA qualified and have at least 6 years experience in a public practice firm with strong tax compliance and exposure to complex tax matters, structuring or tax consulting. As an individual you will have strong communication skills, be confident in building client relationships, and a genuine interest in expanding your technical expertise. Experience or study in tax law, or progress towards a CTA qualification, will be highly regarded.

Interested?

To apply for this role, please email your resume to charlotte.williams@lawsonelliott.com.au quoting reference CRW18332 or for additional information phone Charlotte Williams on (02) 8274 0217.

Consultant

Charlotte Williams

Consultant

02 8274 0217
charlotte.williams@lawsonelliott.com.au

Reference number: CRW18332
Profession:AccountingAudit/Business Services

Company: Lawson Elliott
Date posted: 22nd Oct, 2026