Manager, Indirect Tax

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We are seeking a Manager to join our Melbourne Indirect Tax team. This is an opportunity to be part of a high-caliber, advisory-led team that works closely with our Corporate Tax and Business Services practices to deliver commercially focused advice and practical solutions. Our client base is broad and sophisticated, spanning family groups, privately owned businesses, multinational organisations and listed companies across a range of industries.

You will work on a diverse mix of complex and interesting matters across GST, stamp duty and land tax, with the opportunity to contribute to strategic transactions, structuring projects, revenue authority interactions and day-to-day advisory work. You will join a collaborative and well-connected team environment where quality, technical excellence, professional growth and strong client relationships are highly valued.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Deliver high-quality indirect tax advice and solutions across a diverse portfolio of client engagements

• Develop and articulate technical positions on complex, emerging and commercially significant indirect tax issues

• Prepare clear, client-ready advice, reports and other technical deliverables to a high professional standard

• Contribute to business development by using client experience to identify areas to help a wider range of existing and external clients

• Review work prepared by junior team members and contribute to their coaching, development and technical capability

• Build trusted client relationships through responsive, high-quality service and confident participation in meetings and discussions

• Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture with a focus on collaboration, excellence and continuous improvement with strong support

Why join our Melbourne Indirect Tax team

• Join a high-performing, close-knit team with a strong advisory focus and a genuinely collaborative culture
• Work closely with Partners and senior leaders across the firm on complex matters, strategic projects and high-value client work
• Develop deep expertise across a broad range of indirect taxes and industries, with exposure to both advisory and transactional work
• Benefit from strong mentoring and leadership support across the broader tax practice
• Access ongoing technical development, external learning opportunities and industry engagement
• Receive support for professional qualifications and continued career progression within BDO

About You  

• Demonstrated experience in indirect tax or a similar advisory/technical consulting environment within professional services, law, government or industry
• Strong technical capability with the ability to interpret and apply legislation and guidance in a practical, commercial context
• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading the delivery of complex advisory work
• Experience supervising, reviewing and developing junior team member
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, or a combined Law/Business or Commerce degree
• Progress towards or completion of relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CA, CTA or equivalent) would be highly regarded

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a  2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]