Associate Tax Director

Associate Tax Director
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
Role Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Consulting
Industries: Accounting
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