Senior Manager Director - Employment Tax People Advisory Services jobs at Ey in Australia, Adelaide

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver technical accounting and US financial reporting advice across a range of clients and capital markets transactions
• Supporting our audit teams to deliver audits under PCAOB and local audit standards
• Deliver training and coaching to our internal audit practice on developments in audit standards and methodologies, including digital audit transformation and regulatory inspection support
• Expanding your network as you build relationships with senior stakeholders at your clients, their securities legal counsel, and within EY

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or professional accounting qualification/ ACCA affiliate

• Experience auditing U.S. publicly traded companies with extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP or IFRS and managing audit engagements
• In-depth technical knowledge of PCAOB audits and SEC reporting
• Strong communication and project management skills and willingness to travel
• Hands-on experience in a globally recognized audit firm and providing audit services to clients pursuing capital raising strategies is a plus

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we offer:

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

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

As our Data Architect you'll play a key role in driving solution architecture design, evaluation and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case. You will partner with key roles (eg. project managers, business analysts, etc) to create solutions that are aligned to architecture standards and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (costs and benefits).

Your key responsibilities

• Strong cloud architecture expertise (Azure, AWS, GCP) across large project with 2-3 years min. experience in doing cloud projects
• Strong solution implementation experience (platform engineering, developer experience)
• Experience in requirements gathering and documentation
• Strong ability to effectively engage and collaborate with a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience leading teams

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong teaming and communications
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Dedicated, resourceful and able to work under pressure

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Demonstrated experience in Big Data, data warehouse, data analytics projects, and/or any Information Management related projects
• Prior experience building large scale enterprise data architectures using commercial and/or open source Data Analytics technologies. Strong knowledge of data architecture patterns e.g. Kappa, Lambda architectures, etc.
• Product knowledge across different data products such as Databricks, Snowflake, Talend, Denodo, Immuta
• Data modelling and architecting skills including strong foundation in data warehousing concepts, data normalisation, dimensional data modelling and a variety of data models including data vault

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong consulting experience and background, including engaging directly with clients

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:

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

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

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.

What we look for

To be considered for this role you must have

• 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.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Attention to detail and task oriented.

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

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• 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 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.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Manager - Reserach and Development Tax

As a Manager - Research and Development Tax you will play a key role in client Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive claims, which are jointly administered by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and Department of Industry, Science and Resources (AusIndustry), as a trusted advisor. This will involve preparing and reviewing R&D project descriptions and R&D expenditure calculations as well as managing all aspects of R&D Tax Incentive claim processes, from preparation, review and lodgement, for start-up to large private and public multi-nationals across diverse industries.

This is a hybrid positionbased inBrisbane or Adelaide.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist clients with identifying and accessing other State and Federal grants and incentives.
• Assist with strategic planning and preparing applications, business cases, budgets and other supporting documentation for competitive grant programs.

What we look for

• Experience with R&D Tax Incentive program (minimum 4 years’ experience)
• Experience in dealing with technical challenges faced by industry professionals, such as engineering design, the development or improvement of manufacturing processes, development of new products and improvement to existing products.
• Business acumen and relevant commercial exposure in terms of understanding the marketability of new products and processes.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Account Management

• Own account reporting and ensure relevant stakeholders receive and understand reported data
• In liaison with the Client Service Partner and Director, own the account planning process and ensure regular reviews against planned milestones and targets.
• Understand the strategic communication and stakeholder engagement requirements to progress the account plan agenda, and work with global teams to respond and deploy
• Provide relevant knowledge to Account teams – focus on dissemination of business analysis and research, competitive intelligence and relevant firm thought leadership
• To liaise and work with onshore account teams and internal business services groups to scope new support requirements, build processes for the execution of account management tasks, and ensure effective transition of work to the remote GDS support platform

• Client Relationship Development
• Contribute to complex account and business development needs, including global account planning, go-to-market research and strategy, pursuit or sales support, pitch development, among others
• Work with BMC point of contact to plan and execute marketing initiatives that directly drive revenue
• Accelerate strategy execution, particularly around prioritized Regions and strategic solutions.
• Understand market trends, what is on our clients' agenda and how these translate into revenue generating opportunities. Monitor solution revenue to understand success, opportunities, underperformance
• Communication
• Coordinate with global network of regional account team meetings. Send updated account and sector content and information.
• Develop and maintain relationships with service lines, Accounts, Market Segments, Emerging Markets and subsectors to serve as a two-way conduit for connection and communication
• Responsible for working to develop high impact relationships and embedding ABD support into the processes of the accounts
• Responsible for project management, quality control, review of deliverables, and for embedding the principles of exceptional client service of being connected, responsive and insightful in our support to the account teams and ABD stakeholders
• Facilitation of knowledge sharing

Skills and attributes for success

• Succinct and structured oral and written communications skills with proven ability to explain complex concepts in a crisp, clear, concise, and graphic-rich style, using appropriate analytics and visualization tools.
• Experience in Account Management and preparing sales and pipeline reporting, as well as providing insightful analysis on the impact of those trends for EY and its clients
• Experience in Microsoft tools like excel and PPT

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Any Graduate
• 4-8 years' experience in Account management and data reporting and analysis
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use both qualitative and quantitative research and analysis methodologies, including financial analysis skills, to synthesize information, review data inputs and provide analytic insights

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Account Management and data reporting skills
• Exposure to tools like Tableau, PowerBi etc.
• Credible experience working in a fast-moving, client-driven environment

Technologies and Tools

• Microsoft 365 Products, Apps, and Services
• Experience using Procurement portals (i.e., SAP Fieldglass or Ariba)

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience, and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• A professional with strong interpersonal skills - confidence, maturity & ability to build strong client relationships

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland, and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills, and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success, as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Play a key role in client Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive claims, which are jointly administered by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and Department of Industry, Science and Resources (AusIndustry), as a trusted advisor. This will involve preparing and reviewing R&D project descriptions and R&D expenditure calculations as well as managing all aspects of R&D Tax Incentive claim processes, from preparation, review and lodgement, for start-up to large private and public multi-nationals across diverse industries.

You will also assist clients with identifying and accessing other State and Federal grants and incentives. This will involve assisting with strategic planning and preparing applications, business cases, budgets and other supporting documentation for competitive grant programs.

What we’re looking for

• Experience with R&D Tax Incentive program (minimum 4 years’ experience)
• Experience in dealing with technical challenges faced by industry professionals, such as engineering design, the development or improvement of manufacturing processes, development of new products and improvement to existing products.
• Business acumen and relevant commercial exposure in terms of understanding the marketability of new products and processes.
• Leadership skills and ambitions, and experience with or ambition to delegate, coach, and mentor junior team members
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality.
• A collaborative working style with excellent communication and presentational skills (both oral and written)
• Self-motivated, pro-active, innovative, and enthusiastic.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• 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 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.

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

As a Consultant you will assist companies with accessing incentives and grants across a variety of industry sectors which could include biotech/science, sustainability, manufacturing and defence, agriculture, food, software development, information technology and financial services to name a few. Our clients range from start-ups and entrepreneurs, to ASX listed clients and multinationals.

• If you enjoy problem solving, are curious about innovation and how Australian businesses are leading the global landscape, this could be the right opportunity for you
• Preparing grant applications and technical documentation with exposure to project development, economic evaluation and commercial decision-making, innovation, and commercialisation
• Joining an industry leading team comprised of scientists, lawyers, accountants and engineers focused on enabling clients in their capital agenda; through accessing government grants and R&D incentives to help fund growth and investment
• Be mentored by experienced industry leaders that can support your learning and growth across high complexity projects in a dynamic environment

What we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn! This position is for new graduates or those with up to 2 years’ experience working in any industry
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to understand disparate sets of information and data; and a capacity to articulate scientific and technical information succinctly to different audiences
• Ability to work with Excel
• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualifications which may include Economics, Business, Law, Engineering/Science/IT/Life Sciences, Journalism, Entrepreneurship/Innovation related

What we can offer you

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at
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Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.

At EY we take inclusivity seriously, and we’re committed to removing barriers and improving the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Important Notice: End of Year Office Closure

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at EY. Please be advised that our EY Oceania offices will be closed for the end of year shutdown. This will result in a delay in reviewing applications and responding to queries during this period.

• Australia, Fiji, and PNG : Offices will be closed from 20 December 2024 to 3 January 2025 inclusive.
• New Zealand : Offices will be closed from 23 December 2024 to 10 January 2025 inclusive.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. We look forward to reviewing your application and will get back to you as soon as possible once our offices reopen.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.