Senior Analyst to Director – State Taxes

We’re 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.

Meet your team

Our dynamic Tax Advisory is practice is a team of legislative experts, together, covering the complete tax spectrum. With a focus on clients in the middle-market, the team has the opportunity to directly engage with business owners and key stakeholders, delivering impactful solutions. We’re focused on outcomes for clients, not internal box ticking exercises, team members are empowered to challenge the status quo and find a way to make things happen to add real value to our clients’ businesses.

The State Taxes team operates as a cohesive group within the broader Tax Advisory practice. We truly believe our one firm approach achieves the best outcomes for clients, so you’re encouraged to collaborate across practice teams to find solutions. 

Team members receive regular tax technical training from the National Tax Group. From legislative updates, recent cases, and ATO public rulings, our training keeps you updated on the latest developments in tax. Regular training keeps the team up to date on current tax matters.

About the role

Working 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, predominantly centred on stamp duty, land tax and windfall gains tax.

We are open to considering candidates ranging from Senior Analyst to Director level.

Key responsibilities

• Providing technically accurate, commercially focused and tailored advice and solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
• Preparing private ruling applications, objections correspondence, lodgements and relief applications
• Handling investigations and other compliance activities undertaken by various revenue offices and dealing with disputes with revenue offices
• Building and managing client relationships and collaborating with internal stakeholders
• Active involvement with the delivery of internal and external training and business development initiatives

Who we’re after

Here are the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all, we’d still encourage you to apply. Other capabilities you have may make you the perfect fit for the role, and we can work on filling the gaps together.

You have a law and/or accounting degree, with experience in state taxes (i.e. stamp duty, land tax, windfall gains tax), 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.

What we offer

At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. That’s why we invest in the future of everyone who works with us, and a culture that supports us all. Our inhouse leadership and professional development programs are tailored to your staff level and each explore how to lead with impact.

Join a team with heart

We actively support your health and social connection with a vibrant culture, great flexible working policy, 14 weeks paid parental leave, Community leave, Purchased leave program, Employee Assistance program, inhouse Massages and Pilates, free barista made coffee and more.

Do work with a purpose

We put a lot of energy into developing meaningful relationships with our clients and each other. It results in a level of trust that creates surprising opportunities for our business. And your career.

Bring your best ideas

We’re inspired by potential. We know there’s always a better way to do something. So we foster an environment of openness. Great ideas can come from anywhere. It all starts with listening.

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s all about people doing meaningful work, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you.

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, and we strongly encourage people from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

We’re proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. This is earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women, which includes offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Visit the Work180 Pitcher Partners Melbourne page a full breakdown of our benefits.

While we appreciate the role recruitment agencies play in our recruitment strategy, unsolicited CV’s will not be considered.

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