Manager/ Senior Manager, Private Enterprise (Real Estate Tax and Advisory)

Grant Thornton Australia

Integral advisory role – shape and grow our Real Estate Tax and Advisory offering
Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

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In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced

Manager or Senior Manager to join our Adelaide

Private Enterprise team with a dedicated focus on Real Estate Tax and Advisory.

This role is designed for someone who wants to move beyond traditional compliance and work closely with Partners on complex, high-value advisory engagements across:

Property development projects
Property investment structures
Unlisted property funds

You will be integral in supporting private developers, investors and fund managers through the full lifecycle of property projects – from feasibility and structuring through to delivery, reporting, and exit. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role offering significant exposure to Partners, sophisticated clients and transaction‑style work.

Why join us?

Advisory‑led role with genuine depth in real estate development, investment and funds management
Work side‑by‑side with Partners on complex, high‑impact matters
Exposure to sophisticated property projects and private capital structures
Clear pathway for career progression and increased responsibility
Strong focus on work-life balance and culture, with flexible work options available
Opportunity to shape and grow a Real Estate Tax and Advisory specialisation within Private Enterprise

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with Partners and Directors, you will:

Provide tax and commercial advisory to property developers, investors and private capital groups
Lead and contribute to property development feasibilities, including:

Entity and ownership structuring
Tax outcomes across development, holding and exit phases
Funding and equity considerations

Advise on tax‑effective structuring for:

Property development projects
Long‑term investment portfolios
Managed investment trusts

Deliver tax planning and structuring advice across income tax, CGT, GST, and related property tax issues
Support project and portfolio reporting, including:

Project performance reporting
Structuring implications for financial and management reporting

Manage and review a tailored mix of compliance and advisory work for property‑focused clients
Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to owners, CFOs and boards
Mentor and develop managers, senior associates and juniors within the team
Contribute to business development, technical leadership and growth of the Real Estate Tax and Advisory offering within Private Enterprise

Skills And Experience

Qualification(s) in a relevant discipline such as Business / Commerce, Accounting or Finance, or other relevant professional or overseas qualification(s)
CA / CPA qualified, or other relevant industry accreditation(s)
Significant experience as a Manager or Senior Manager in Private Enterprise, Business Services, and / or Corporate Tax
Strong exposure to property development and investment clients, with an interest in advisory-led work rather than ‘pure’ compliance
Practical experience advising property and trust structures, development and investment feasibilities, and tax planning for private groups and funds
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax and structuring issues into commercial, practical advice
High-level client engagement skills, with the ability to liaise directly with Partners and senior leaders
Collaborative mindset, with the ability to coach, train and provide development opportunities to other team members

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first

9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
Funded professional membership and study assistance
Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave
Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact Sarah McGrory from our Talent Acquisition team at ***email_hidden***.

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.