The opportunity

With continued growth in our Financial Services practice, EY is an exciting place to build your career and make a real impact in the financial services industry. We are seeking a driven Manager or Senior Manager to join our collaborative Financial Services Tax team in Melbourne.

Our team brings diverse perspectives and backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with leading financial services clients across banking, wealth and asset management, insurance and superannuation sectors, while contributing to a high-performing and growing practice.

As part of our national team, you will collaborate with colleagues across Australia, delivering innovative solutions that help our clients meet their tax obligations while maximising commercial outcomes. This role is ideal for individuals seeking long-term career progression, including a pathway towards Partnership.

This is a hybrid position based in Melbourne. Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager or Senior Manager, you will take ownership of client engagements while supporting the development of our people and broader practice.

• Provide Australian income tax advisory and compliance services to clients in banking, wealth management, asset management, superannuation and insurance sectors

• Advise a portfolio of financial services clients on complex tax matters, including compliance, provisions and strategic tax advice

• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and contributing to business development

• Lead, coach and develop team members, ensuring high-quality delivery while supporting capability uplift across the team

Skills and attributes for success

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong technical capability combined with leadership, commercial acumen and a strategic mindset.

• Financial services industry experience with Australian corporate tax and/or fund tax exposure, ideally gained in professional services or industry

• Strong leadership capability, with demonstrated ability to influence, develop and inspire others

• Commercial mindset with the ability to build and grow client relationships

• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to operate beyond day-to-day technical delivery

Ideally, you’ll also have the below, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box:

• Experience managing multiple complex engagements and delivering high-quality client outcomes

• Strong client-facing skills with the confidence to lead discussions and present technical matters clearly

• CA or equivalent qualification