State Taxes Senior Manager/Client Director

Pitcher Partners is a leading network of independent Australian firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients. And our people. When you join Pitcher Partners, you're joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We're deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual. And we're excited by what's possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven't met yet. Perhaps you're one of them. About the team

The dynamic Tax Advisory Group ('TAG') is a team of highly qualified tax professionals who together deliver value adding tax advisory services to their clients, covering the complete tax spectrum, from individuals to multinational enterprises, with particular focus on the middle market sector of the Australian economy. With longstanding institutional relationships with the ATO, the team is also able to advocate for effective tax legislation that benefits all its clients.

The State Taxes team is a cohesive unit within the broader Tax Advisory practice, specialising in Land Tax, Stamp Duty, and other property-related taxes. Embracing our "one firm" approach, we encourage collaboration across practice teams to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

About the role

As a Senior Manager or Client Director in the State Taxes team of our Tax Advisory practice, you will provide technical and commercially focused advice to a diverse range of clients across all states and territories of Australia, centred on Stamp Duty, Land Tax and other associated property taxes.

Key responsibilities Providing technically accurate, commercially focused and tailored advice and solutions to clients and internal stakeholdersPreparing private ruling applications, objections correspondence, lodgments and relief applicationsHandling investigations and other compliance activities undertaken by various revenue offices and dealing with disputes with revenue officesBuilding and managing client relationships and collaborating with internal stakeholdersActive involvement with the delivery of internal and external training and business development initiatives
Who we're after

Here are the some of the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we're looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all - that's ok! We'd still love for you to apply. Law and/or accounting degree, with experience in state taxes (i.e. stamp duty, land tax and other associated property taxes), or in a different area which requires interpretation of legislation.You are commercially focused, you think strategically, and can work either work autonomously or collaboratively in a team.You have strong legislative interpretation skills and can craft well written, accurate and practical pieces of advice. Our commitment to you At Pitcher Partners, we support you to lead your way with tailored development programs, study assistance, and secondment opportunities. You can enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous leave options, and wellbeing initiatives including mental health support and onsite wellness activities. Located right next door to Southern Cross Station, we offer a vibrant workplace with free barista made coffee and a culture that invests in your growth. We're proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. Earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women by offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity and inclusion. Visit the Work180 Pitcher Partners Melbourne page to find out more. Our process We review applications continuously, so apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The recruitment process usually includes a phone screen, two interviews, and role-specific case study. Our team will guide you through the process and provide all necessary information. Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, we strongly encourage applications from under-represented backgrounds and groups. We are open to discussing part-time roles and encourage you to let us know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process. Contact us at careers@pitcher.com.au. Note for recruitment agencies: While we appreciate the role recruitment agencies play in our recruitment strategy, unsolicited CV's or profiles will not be considered. We will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's or profiles that are shared.