Employment Tax Manager or Senior Manager

 

 

 

The opportunity

As our Manager or Senior Manager, have the opportunity to work with Australian-based and multinational clients across the country, therefore offering you the ability to work with large corporates, and a diverse range of industries.

In this role, you will manage a team of specialists to provide expert employment tax advice and compliance support—including FBT, Payroll Tax, PAYG, Superannuation, Salary Packaging, and Due Diligence—while leveraging technology and data insights, reviewing key deliverables, collaborating across teams, and delivering training to clients and colleagues. You’ll be provided with training, coaching and support available to help grow your career even further!

 

Our team works as a well-integrated national team, with our leading Employment Tax Specialists based across each State of Australia.  

This is a hybrid position based in Naarm – Melbourne,  Boorloo – Perth, Meanjin – Brisbane or Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

• Lead and Inspire: Join a national management team, guiding junior staff across Australia while managing large, multi-stakeholder projects and serving as the key client contact.
• Deliver Employment Tax Expertise: Advise clients on all aspects of employment tax—including Payroll Tax, PAYG Withholding, Superannuation Guarantee, FBT, Termination Payments, and Salary Packaging—while reviewing key deliverables like FBT and payroll tax returns.
• Drive Innovation and Engagement: Use technology and big data to support compliance and generate insights, liaise with clients and regulatory bodies, and deliver impactful training seminars to both clients and internal teams.

 

Skills and attributes for success 

 

• Extensive Employment Tax Experience: Over 5 years of delivering employment tax compliance and consulting services to large multinational organizations, with a strong commitment to excellence in client service.
• Technical and Analytical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, alongside proven data analytics capabilities and confidence in handling complex datasets.
• Effective and Flexible Work Style: Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently and collaboratively, and experience with automating tax processes (desirable but not essential).

 

 

 

What we offer you

 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

 

• 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 ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• 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 up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits     

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

 

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. 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 contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

 

The salary for this role is AUD 125,000 inclusive of superannuation.

 

 

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