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About Acclime.
At Acclime, we help businesses navigate Asia's diverse markets with practical, hands-on support. With a presence in 15+ markets and a growing team of 1,800+ professionals in the fields of accounting, tax, fund administration, corporate secretarial, payroll and advisory services – making it the fastest growing firm in the sector.
Joining Acclime means being part of a high-growth, collaborative environment where your work makes a real impact. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out, you will have the chance to grow, take on leadership roles, and thrive in a company that values agility and teamwork.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our organisation as an Associate Tax Director in our Tax Team.
Role Overview:
As an Associate Director – Tax Advisory, you will play a key leadership role in delivering strategic tax advice, managing complex transactions, and ensuring tax compliance across a variety of business scenarios. Whether within a boutique advisory environment or an in-house corporate setting, you will bring a combination of deep technical expertise, sound commercial judgment, and strong client and stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the Registered Tax Agent on record at Acclime Australia Group, including registration of Acclime Australia Tax Pty Ltd as a Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board;
* Support the Head of Tax / Tax Director in developing and running the tax practice at Acclime Australia
* Provide general tax advice to Acclime Australia Group clients, including but not limited to matters in respect of cross-border taxation issues. This canvasses verbal, e-mail and formal letters of tax advice;
* Identify and advise on tax planning opportunities to optimize corporate structures and shareholder outcomes;
* Provide tax advice to Acclime Australia Group management, including preparation and / or review and lodgement of annual tax returns and annual FBT returns for the Acclime Australia Group;
* Provide general support to the entire Acclime Group (includes Acclime Group overseas affiliates) as and when required in relation to Australian tax matters;
* Undertake meaningful business development activities, including issue, risk and opportunity identification with existing Acclime Australia clients and in developing prospective clients; proposal planning and delivery; networking and speaking engagements;
* Review and final sign-off of tax compliance items for clients – FBT returns, Income Tax Returns, ESS reporting and other such submissions to the ATO;
* Tax Agent on record, representing Acclime Australia Tax Pty Ltd on the annual R&D Applications. The R&D Applications are prepared by the Acclime Group R&D Team and signed off by the R&D Director;
* Support the Head of Tax / Tax Director with managing the Tax Services practice including the Tax Services profit & loss to ensure the annual budget for any year is met; assist in the preparation of the annual budget; team development & training, including staff reviews;
* Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office;
* Act as a senior contact for clients or business stakeholders, offering strategic insights aligned with business goals;
* Review and sign off on technical tax analyses, memoranda, and compliance documentation;
* Interpret new and evolving tax legislation and assess the impact on client or company operations;
* Lead and mentor junior staff, ensuring quality, consistency, and professional development;
* Contribute to business development efforts or internal strategic initiative, including with our Associate Transfer Pricing Director;
* Manage relationships with external advisors, tax authorities, and relevant regulators as necessary;
* Ad-hoc duties as relate to tax matters; and
* Adhere to Acclime Corporate Values at all times.
Qualifications & Experience:
* CA or CPA qualified; CTA or Master of Taxation is highly regarded.
* 12+ years of experience in tax and business advisory, preferably in a mid-tier, boutique firm or an in-house corporate setting.
* Strong technical knowledge of Australian tax law and business advisory practices.
* Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality outcomes.
* Strong knowledge of corporate tax, international tax principles, and tax structuring.
* Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and projects autonomously.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative approach.
* Comfortable navigating ambiguity and providing commercial, risk-aware tax solutions.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
* Experience with SME and family-owned business clients is highly desirable.
* Tax experience with Managed Funds & ESVCLP tax advisory and compliance related issues looked upon favourably
* In-house context: Experience working within a multinational group or advising multinational clients; familiarity with internal tax governance, reporting, and operational tax processes.
What We Offer:
* A leadership role with the opportunity to shape strategy and drive growth
* Exposure to complex, high-impact tax matters
* Collaborative team environment and strong professional development support
* Competitive compensation and benefits
* Career progression opportunities
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Consulting
* Industries
Accounting
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