Senior Advisor - Business & Tax Advisory

At KPMG, we foster an environment of Connection, Variety and Growth, where you can bring your whole self, build lasting relationships, and grow your career within a global community.

Our Mid-Market & Private team partners with ambitious businesses to support sustainable growth and long-term success. We deliver decisive thinking, big-picture perspectives and deep insights that help clients navigate complexity with confidence.

About the Team

The Business & Tax Advisory team is shaping the future of tax and business advisory, and we're looking for talented professionals to grow with us. We help private businesses, start-ups, family groups and listed companies thrive.

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Adviser, you will work as part of a collaborative team to deliver tax compliance and business advisory services to a diverse range of clients. You will build your technical capabilities across tax and accounting matters while developing strong client service and relationship management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns for a small business
• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other compliance obligations.
• Support the delivery of tax compliance and advisory engagements.
• Assist with Division 7A compliance, trust distribution calculations and tax planning activities.
• Develop an understanding of different business structures, including companies, trusts, partnerships and corporate groups.
• Support private businesses and family groups with accounting, tax and business advisory requirements.
• Maintain accurate client records and working papers.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality outcomes and timely delivery of work.
• Build effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in ongoing technical and professional development activities.

How Are You Extraordinary?

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop technical tax and accounting knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful results.

To be successful, you will bring:

• 1-3 years' experience in Business Services & Tax, Public Practice or Professional Services.
• Exposure to preparing financial statements, income tax returns and BAS.
• Foundational knowledge of Australian tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with a range of entity structures, including companies, trusts and partnerships, is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Full working rights in Australia.

• Currently studying towards a CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance or a related discipline.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!