Tax & Advisory · Adelaide Based · National High Net Worth Clients· Grounded in a family office mindset
Salary range
AUD130,000 – AUD155,000
Where complex tax meets sharp client strategy and others simply can't follow.
Tired of doing tax in the shadows?
Crunching numbers. No client contact. No voice. No visibility.
Feels like you are locked to a desktop and spreadsheets.
What if tax felt different?
What if you could...
* Sit across the table from high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients and actually be part of the conversation
* Shape decisions, not just document them
* Learn directly from one of Australia\'s most respected tax minds
* Work in a firm where culture matters as much as technical excellence
* Build a career that moves fast, because the firm is growing fast
This is not your typical tax role.
NOT THIS
* Compliance churn
* Back office anonymity
* Just get the job out
THIS
* Strategic Thinking
* Client Impact
You will bring the technical depth.
You will bring the ability to turn that into real client value.
THE ARCEM ROLE
We are hiring immediately due to rapid growth.
Manager - Tax and Advisory Services
You will step into meaningful work from day one, with direct exposure to complex groups, structures, and decisions across tax, governance, and long-term strategy.
And yes - you will be expected to think.
What this actually looks like
You lead, not just technically. You manage junior staff, give real feedback and take ownership of outcomes from start to finish.
You stay sharp. Legislation moves. ATO interpretation shifts. You keep pace and bring that knowledge to the work.
You own your workflow and help others manage theirs. Deadlines, WIP, fees. You understand the commercial reality of a job, not just the technical one.
You communicate with clients directly. Clearly. Confidently. Not waiting to be told what to say.
You read client data, spot what matters, and translate it into something useful. That is the difference between processing and advising.
You ask yourself constantly: am I doing the most important thing right now? If not, why not? That mindset is non-negotiable here.
You invest in your own growth and you lift the people around you. This is a team that wants to grow together.
THE ARCEM ENVIRONMENT
Think sharp minds. Step through the front door and the space does the talking. Dark walls anchoring you, bright glass pulling you forward. Creative energy you can feel. Smart people doing interesting work without taking themselves too seriously.
Because ARCEM thinks differently. Welcome to the new age of tax.
High energy. High trust. No ego. No silos.
A team that collaborates across everything - not carved up into service lines
One firm. Everyone sees everything. You learn faster because you see more.
You grow faster because you are trusted earlier
Boutique client base - carefully curated, not mass produced
Approximately half our fee base is interstate, built on reputation alone
WHAT YOU ACTUALLY GET
Real client exposure from day one - not filtered access
Mentorship from senior practitioners with extensive Big Four and specialist experience
Work that spans taxation, structuring, governance, and succession planning
In-house taxation legal capability to draw on
Flexibility built on trust and outcomes, not presenteeism
Technical excellence expected, supported, and rewarded
A pathway that is clear, not theoretical
WHO YOU ARE
Commerce-related degree
6 to 8+ years in practice, with demonstrated leadership
Deep technical capability across income tax, indirect taxes, FBT and accounting standards
Strong experience with Xero, Xero Tax, XPM and BGL
Proven ability to manage complex client groups, including high net worth and private clients
Experienced and Comfortable leading client conversations and being the trusted day to day contact
Experience reviewing work, managing workflow and developing junior team members
You are no longer satisfied sitting behind the scenes. You want to be in the room and influencing outcomes and strategy
You think beyond compliance and focus on delivering real value to clients
You take ownership, back your judgement and step forward when it matters
You are ready to move from doing the work to shaping it
You want to be in the room. You want to add value. You want to build something, not just process it.
THE ARCEM REALITY
This is a step up. Not your normal Tax.
You will be challenged. You will be stretched. You will be seen. Top performers here outpace what five years at a bigger firm would give them!
THE ARCEM REWARD
Remuneration is above market and structured to reflect your experience and value.
We are not interested in lowballing good people. If you bring the right depth, you will be paid accordingly.
– Manager: $130,000 to $155,000 (neg) + super, based on experience
Are you ready to join Arcem?
Or stay where you are - and keep doing the same work, just in a boring spreadsheet.
Applications are managed by Humn, Arcem Advisory's recruitment and headhunting partner.
Please note: No recruitment company approaches please
Subject line: Arcem Advisory – [Your Name and role applying for]
HOW TO APPLY
Please refer to the Position Description for full role requirements before applying. We want to make sure this is the right move for you, not just a leap in the dark.
Your application should include:
* A cover letter that tells us why Arcem, why now and what you will bring to a firm that does not do ordinary. Do not just tell us you are keen. Tell us you understand what this place is and why you belong in it.
* A CV that goes beyond a list of jobs. Show us your technical depth, the complexity of the work you have handled and what you will add to a firm built on sharp thinking and serious client strategy. We are not counting years. We are looking for evidence.
Generic applications will not be progressed. This is a firm that thinks carefully about everything it does. Your application should reflect the same.
Must be Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Please note: No recruitment company approaches please
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