About:

My client is a well-established and growing accounting firm known for delivering high-quality business advisory and compliance services. With a strong focus on client relationships and team development, they pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. They are now looking to bring on an experienced Manager to lead a team and play a key role in driving client outcomes and business growth.
Why Join Them:
- Leadership Opportunity: Step into a key leadership role where you’ll manage a team and influence business direction.
- Diverse Client Exposure: Work with a broad portfolio, including complex entities and advisory-focused clients.
- Career Progression: Be part of a firm that values internal growth and offers a clear pathway to senior leadership
- Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team environment that prioritises development, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
- Autonomy & Ownership: Take ownership of your client portfolio and play a key role in driving profitability and growth.
Role Overview:
My client is seeking an experienced Manager to lead a team of professionals while managing a diverse client portfolio. This role will see you providing high-level accounting and business advisory services, overseeing workflow and team performance, and contributing to the strategic growth of the firm. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients while mentoring and developing junior staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a client portfolio, ensuring high-quality service delivery and strong client relationships.
- Review financial statements, tax returns, and other compliance work across various entities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Oversee workflow, capacity planning, and team productivity.
- Manage WIP, budgets, and billing to ensure profitability targets are met.
- Identify tax planning opportunities and provide strategic advice to clients.
- Ensure compliance with relevant tax legislation and accounting standards.
- Lead team meetings, training sessions, and performance development.
- Drive business development initiatives and identify new client opportunities.
- Collaborate with Directors and contribute to leadership decisions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- CA or CPA qualified.
- 10+ years’ experience within public practice.
- Strong technical knowledge across tax and accounting, including CGT, FBT, Division 7A, GST, and Superannuation.
- Proven experience managing a client portfolio and leading a team.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting software (Xero preferred) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong ability to review work, identify risks, and provide strategic insights.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced and motivated accountant looking to join a reputable firm that offers genuine career progression, I would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to rsexton@rezonaterecruitment.com
or apply directly.
