Senior Associate, Employment Taxes

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About this role

Work alongside a team of employment tax experts to develop your specialist tax advisory expertise with particular focus on global mobility arrangements, FBT, payroll tax, superannuation, employee share schemes, remuneration planning and salary sacrifice arrangements across a diverse range of international clients.

Key responsibilities

• Consult and advise on a wide variety of employment tax advisory work including FBT, Payroll Tax, Superannuation, ESS, PAYG and employee versus contractor matters, including audits and cross border issues
• Work collaboratively with data and technology experts to help design automated tools for employment tax solutions.
• Provide international assignment consulting and compliance services across a range of clients and matters
• Prepare FBT returns using specialist software
• Undertaking compliance reviews and ‘Health Checks’ for employers’ employment tax obligations
• Design and implementing share plans for businesses ranging from large corporates to start-up businesses
• Coach and mentor junior team members

Skills & experience

• Experience in a similar or complimentary role
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work independently
• Strong research and legal interpretation skills
• Proactive approach to client relationships and cross selling of services
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Degree qualification, majoring in Accounting, Tax, Commerce, Economics, Finance or Law

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000 inclusive of superannuation per annum.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible working options available

• Support to undertake CA or other postgrad study

• Structured learning and development at all career levels

• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts

• And many more!

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