Senior Consultant - Tax Advisory

Company Description

Where can a career at KPMG take you? We provide an environment for Connection, Variety and Growth.

Our Mid-Market & Private team supports clients in managing to plan for their continued business success and growth. We decisively deliver new ways of thinking, big-picture perspectives and acute insights that help clients make informed choices to deal with complex issues. 

The Tax Advisory team supports clients to look ahead to see how their business decisions can be affected by tax legislation and plan for their continued business success and growth. We work with a range of clients across a range of sectors including private and listed businesses, high net wealth, family groups, start- ups, early-stage high growth businesses, and Australian subsidiaries of multinational businesses.

Job Description

You will work as part of the Tax Advisory team supporting private and mid-market clients on a broad range of complex tax matters. The role is advisory-focused with strong emphasis on technical research, analysis, and high-quality written advice. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Advising clients on complex Australian tax matters across both domestic and cross-border scenarios 
• Supporting transaction work including asset acquisitions, divestments, and capital gains tax (CGT) advisory 
• Assisting with tax due diligence and providing input into transaction structuring, including buy/sell side engagements 
• Preparing detailed, technically robust written advice on a range of tax issues, including restructuring and cross-border matters 
• Supporting with ATO reviews, audits, and dispute-related matters 
• Undertaking in-depth technical tax research and applying legislation to practical client scenarios 
• Assisting with structuring matters including controlled entities and group arrangements 
• Contributing to financing and structuring considerations across broader advisory engagements 
• Collaborating with senior team members to deliver high-quality outcomes across engagements 

How are you extraordinary? 

• You are technically strong and enjoy deep diving into complex tax issues, with a particular strength in research and written advisory work. 
• You bring a structured and analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret legislation and translate it into practical, commercially sound advice. 
• You take pride in delivering high-quality, accurate work and are confident supporting senior stakeholders through well-prepared insights and documentation. 

Your Experience 

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include: 

• Experience and operating at Consultant or Senior Consultant ready to step up 
• Experience in tax advisory within a Big 4 or mid-tier professional services firm is highly regarded 
• Strong Australian tax technical capability, with exposure to advisory-focused work 
• Experience or interest in transaction tax (buy/sell side), including CGT and cross-border considerations 
• Proven ability to undertake detailed technical research and draft high-quality written tax advice 
• Exposure to ATO reviews, audits and/or dispute processes 
• Experience working with complex structures, including private groups and controlled entities 

Qualifications

• Law background or strong legal-style analytical skillset highly regarded.  
• We are looking for applicants that have Tertiary qualifications in Commerce/Accounting/Finance/ Law or similar. With a CA or CPA qualification completed or progress.  

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!