Manager - Tax Advisory

A smart human once said, “Do things you 💙 with people you care about and good things happen”, and at BlueRock, we are a growing team who love what we do.  We’re B-Corp certified and a Great Place to Work - we take the responsibility of having fun seriously. 

🥳 We strive to have a positive impact on the world. We’re proud to be:

• B Corp certified
• Great Place to Work Certified 2026
• Ranked #25 in the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms 2025

Not only that, we put our people first, and in 2025 our Accounting BlueRockers said: 

• 96% agree that they were made to feel welcome when they joined BlueRock.
• 95% agree that people care about each other at BlueRock.
• 91% are proud to tell others they work at BlueRock.

About the role

The Manager of Tax Advisory is responsible for delivering high-quality taxation advisory services to a portfolio of privately owned businesses, family groups and high-net-worth clients. The role combines technical tax expertise, client relationship management, project delivery and team leadership to support clients with complex taxation, structuring and compliance matters.

The Manager works with Directors to provide commercially focused advice, manage key client engagements and mentor junior team members.

What you'll be doing

Technical Tax Advisory

Research, analyse and provide advice on Australian taxation matters, including:

• Income tax
• Restructures and rollovers
• Tax Consolidation
• Employee Share Schemes
• Capital gains tax
• Small business concessions
• Trust taxation
• Division 7A

Client Relationship Management

• Prepare technical advice papers, memoranda and client reports.

• Assist with complex restructures, business acquisitions and disposals.
• Review legislation, ATO guidance and relevant case law to support technical advice.
• Identify tax risks and develop practical recommendations for clients.
• Present advice and recommendations in a clear and commercial manner.
• Prepare fee estimates, proposals and engagement documentation.
• Support Directors in business development activities.

Project Management

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Monitor project budgets, deadlines and profitability.
• Ensure work is completed to the firm's quality and risk management standards.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure advice is technically accurate and appropriately documented.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of tax legislation and regulatory developments.
• Adhere to firm risk management, compliance and quality control procedures.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of tax governance frameworks where required.

Requirements

• CA or CPA qualified
• 4-6 years' experience in public practice taxation and advisory.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing complex technical tax advice.
• Exposure to business restructures and transaction advisory.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Business development and client management experience.

Benefits

Our people love to work for us, here’s why!

• Officially B-Corp Certified, a Certified Great Place to Work 2026 and 2025 Best Workplaces winner!
• Competitive salary, free weekly lunches, awesome social events (including a social club – winery tours to museum tours), flexible working arrangements, and amazing headquarters in the CBD.
• Receive mentoring and coaching from industry leaders and plenty of opportunities for growth and promotion.
• Learning and development including internal and external training programs to build your career skills.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred on health, wellbeing and fun.
• The ability to salary sacrifice for their very own BlueRock shares
• Gym membership after one year of tenure and mobile phone allowance after 6 months!
• We have our very own BlueRock public holidays to give our people the day off, on us!

For more amazing perks of working at BlueRock and employee benefits – head to our careers page!

How to apply

If this sounds like you, then please click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description – please still apply. We’d love to see if you could be a great fit and we can't wait to meet you! 

For any questions regarding this opportunity or if you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to lee.kelly@thebluerock.com.au or John O'Hare at john.ohare@thebluerock.com.au

For this role, only candidates with the eligible right to work in Australia will be considered.

Please be advised that BlueRock or any of its related or controlled entities do not accept unsolicited contact or resumes from Recruitment Agencies. 

Even in 2026 it needs to be said, BlueRock is a workplace committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, citizenship, colour, disability, gender and gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status.