Business Tax Specialist at PricewaterhouseCoopers Services

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About The Role

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - Private Clients

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

You’ll be instrumental in helping privately-owned businesses confidently navigate complex tax environments. As a Manager , Private Business (Business Tax), you will provide customised tax advisory and compliance services, supporting clients ranging from family enterprises and partnerships to privately-held companies.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health, giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies , and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do

Manage and strengthen relationships with a portfolio of private business clients, whilst understanding their broader commercial and tax needs .
Lead the delivery of tax compliance, tax planning and tax advisory services for large client groups with multiple types of entities, including trusts, companies, partnerships, and individuals.
Review tax returns, tax calculations and advisory work prepared by junior team members, ensuring technical accuracy, quality and compliance with current legislation.
Provide strategic advice to clients on tax-efficient structures and transactions, including succession planning, restructures, mergers and acquisitions, and business exits.
Stay across changes in tax legislation, ATO guidance and market developments, translating complex technical matters into clear and practical client advice.
Support clients with tax-related services for acquisitions, including tax due diligence, reviewing tax sections of purchase agreements, tax consolidation calculations, and stub period tax returns.
Identify and manage tax risks for clients, developing practical strategies that support compliance while aligning with their commercial objectives .
Stay across changes in tax legislation, ATO guidance and market developments, translating complex technical matters into clear and practical client advice.
Lead, coach and develop junior team members, supporting their technical growth and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Work with Partners and Directors to identify opportunities to expand client relationships and deliver broader PwC solutions.
A collaborative approach and willingness to work across teams, including audit, deals, legal and advisory, to provide holistic solutions for clients.

What we are looking for

Strong technical tax knowledge across areas such as trusts, companies, partnerships, tax consolidations, restructures, CGT, Division 7 A and transaction-related tax matters.
Driving client growth by delivering exceptional service and identifying opportunities for additional services and solutions.
A proven ability to manage client relationships, lead engagements and deliver high-quality tax compliance and advisory outcomes.
Experience in Australian business tax, with a strong understanding of private business clients.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly and confidently to clients and internal stakeholders.
Innovate and streamline tax processes within the team, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
Work closely with other departments (e.g., audit, advisory) to provide holistic solutions to clients.
Help expand the firm's market presence by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Continuously develop your expertise and credentials, contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence.
CA, CPA, CTA or equivalent qualification, or working towards completion.

Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience that may be transferrable and relevant.

What you’ll gain

The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise .
Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity , ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work.
Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks .
A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Senior Associate and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required

Degrees/Field of Study preferred

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Australian Taxation, Business Income Tax Preparation, Business Income Tax Returns, Business Taxation, Business Tax Planning, Business Tax Preparation, Taxes, Trust Tax

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Calculating Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Support, Corporate Tax Planning, Corporate Tax Self Assessment, Creativity, Direct Tax, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Information Gathering {+ 35 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)