Why William Buck:

We believe in Changing Lives!

Forget the 'number crunching' stereotype, this firm is 100% people focused. Our bold brand promise 'Changing Lives' recognises the difference our people make in the lives of their clients, colleagues and wider community. ‘Changing Lives’ is more than just a brand promise, it's part of everything we do.

William Buck is fast growing a reputation as a place that provides a professional and friendly working environment with a great culture, benefits and clear and progressive career opportunities.

Your next opportunity:

We are looking for driven, ambitious individuals who have a passion for taxation and are looking for diverse and challenging work, with the opportunity to specialise.

You will be joining a team of high performing and highly skilled individuals, with both accounting and legal backgrounds, in a role focused on mid-market privately owned businesses. The role will also present opportunities to work with our other specialised teams across the business to provide holistic advice and strategic value to our clients. 

You will be dealing with complex tax issues which require detailed research, and preparing opinions, position papers, ruling applications, objections and presentations. No two days are the same - and that's why you'll love it!

We have a fantastic team that supports and encourages each individual’s professional development, so if you have a special area of interest, let’s talk about how you we develop your expertise. 

This is a genuine leadership role, and we are looking for someone that will not only drive positive solutions for our clients but also has a passion to inspire, mentor and develop more junior team members.

Some of issues that you would be exposed to as part of this role include:

• CGT (such as various CGT rollovers and the small business CGT concessions)
• Structuring and restructuring of businesses and investments
• Business acquisitions and disposals
• Tax due diligence
• Property transactions
• Division 7A
• Taxation of trusts
• Estate planning and deceased estates
• Tax planning and tax risk management.

Highlights of this opportunity:

• No more compliance! This role is heavily focused on tax advisory and consulting projects
• Exposure to a broad range of issues and types of clients
• Potential to specialise
• Clear and proven career progression pathways
• Ability to work directly with leading tax professionals
• Significant investment in your development through ongoing training and support

Some of our William Buck Benefits:

• Salary Continuance Insurance for all employees
• Improved Work Life Balance
• Hybrid Work Arrangements
• Focus on Continued Learning & Development at all levels!
• National Annual Training Conferences
• Dress for your day
• Social Club
• Personal Training / Yoga / Run Club / Sporting teams
• Mentorship
• Cutting-edge Return to Work Incentive for primary carers

Applicants will ideally have a minimum of 5 years Australian experience and be qualified as a Chartered Accountant or admitted as a Solicitor.

If this role sounds like the one you've been looking for - apply today, we would love to meet you!